 A law on individual promotion of vocational training came into force in October 1971, which provided for financial grants for attendance at further general or technical teaching establishments from the second year of studies at higher technical schools, academies and higher education establishments, training centres of second degree, or certain courses of television teaching.Grants were also made in certain cases for attendance at training centres located outside the Federal Republic.The education budget was doubled from 3% to 6%, while an expansion of secondary education took place.