ADULT LEARNERS' WEEK

EDM number 727 in 1995-96, proposed by Harry Greenway on 16/04/1996.

That this House welcomes the initiative of NIACE the National Organisation for Adult Learning, in co-ordinating Adult Learners' Week, 13th to 19th May 1996; recognises the success of this annual event in motivating many thousands of new learners especially through the operation of a free telephone helpline for those seeking advice about returning to education and training; urges Her Majesty's Government tosupport the extension of this helpline for those seeking advice about returning to education and training; urges Her Majesty's Government to support the extension of this helpline service throughout the year; and congratulates all concerned on the establishment of similar learning weeks in many other countries in Europe and further afield.

This motion has been signed by a total of 37 MPs.