ADULT EDUCATION CENTRE FUNDING
The Hon. D. F. MOPPETT: My question without notice is directed to the Attorney General, representing the Minister for Education and Youth Affairs. Is he aware of widespread concern in the country about the future funding of adult education centres? Will he confirm that a new financial arrangement is being contemplated by the Government at this very moment? Will he assure the House that adequate consideration will be given to the needs of the rural adult education centres to provide transport and other costs associated with satellite centres which provide services to small rural communities?
The Hon. J. W. SHAW: I appreciate the honourable member’s interest in educational facilities in country areas of New South Wales. I will be more than happy to refer his question to the Minister for Education and Training and obtain a response for him.