15. Mr. Wileyasked the Minister of Education whether he will make a statement on the recommendations of the National Advisory Council on the Training and Supply of Teachers about the immediate steps which might have to be taken to alleviate the shortage of teachers.
§ Sir D. EcclesIt is too early to make a statement and the Chairman of the Council is coming to discuss the Council's recommendations with me.
Mr. WileyWhile I appreciate the right hon. Gentleman's difficulty about making a statement at the moment, may I ask whether he will assure the House that if the Council says that there is a requirement for further places in the training colleges he will take steps immediately, before the next academic year, doing his utmost to ensure that the places are provided?
§ Sir D. EcclesObviously, this is one of a very large number of questions which I wish to discuss with the Chairman to see what we can best do.