§ 33. Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what consultations he has had with local authorities and the teaching profession concerning the White Paper and nursery education.
§ The Minister of State, Welsh Office (Mr. David Gibson-Watt)I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given earlier today by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Science to the hon. Member for Oldham, West (Mr. Meacher).
§ Mr. JonesDoes the lion. Gentleman believe that he can find sufficient trained teachers for nursery schools?
§ Mr. Gibson-WattYes, Sir.
§ Mr. SpeakerMr. Biggs-Davison.
§ Mr. SpeakerOrder. I apologise. It is usually either one or the other.
§ Mr. FellMay I, without being out of order, thank you very much for your compliment to me, Mr. Speaker?
May I now ask whether, in connection with the nursery schools—
§ Mr. William HamiltonGet on with it.
§ Mr. FellI am sorry. I am looking for the Minister. What qualifications are needed by teachers in the nursery schools, in terms of Christian teaching?
§ Mr. Gibson-WattIf my hon. Friend will get in touch with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Science, she will be able to speak to him about it.