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World Service,22 Nov 1990,13 mins

Truancy in Bolton

Network UK

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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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