16. Mr. R. C. Mitchellasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he proposes to issue a White Paper on teacher quality similar to that published in respect of England and Wales.
§ Mr. ScottNo, Sir. A White Paper on teacher quality in Northern Ireland is not necessary. The Department of Education for Northern Ireland has been associated with the preparation of the White Paper for England and Wales. The academic content of training courses and the quality of applicants for them in Northern Ireland compares well with England and Wales.