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Truancy in Bolton

School absenteeism in Bolton, Lancashire. A look at the reasons why 15 year olds would rather wander around town than go to school. There is concern that truancy leads to criminal behaviour. Home Office Minister John Patten is considering introducing fines for the parents of truants.

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成人论坛 World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project