§ 17. Sir William van Straubenzeeasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether any institutions other than those named in his announcement of 6 December 1982 have so far submitted bids to be the national centre for management training for head teachers and senior staff in schools.
§ Sir Keith JosephA proposal has been received from University college, Cardiff. Twelve other organisations, apart from those named in the announcement, have expressed interest in making a bid to house the centre.
§ Sir William van StraubenzeeDoes my right hon. Friend understand that this is a most important and very welcome initiative on his part? Can he say in the broadest terms when he hopes to make a decision on the location?
§ Sir Keith JosephDiscussions are taking place with those organisations which bid. I cannot give an exact date, but I hope that a decision will be made before Easter.