HC Deb 26 July 1962 vol 663 cc186-7W
81. Mrs. White

asked the Minister of Education what is the number of additional teacher training places recently recommended by the National Advisory Council; and by what date he expects to be able to meet this recommendation.

Sir E. Boyle

The chairman of the council has now reported to me the council's recommendation for an additional 10,000 teacher training places and I am considering it carefully.

83. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Education (1) whether he will make a further 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; and what action he proposes to take before the next academic year;

(2) what recommendations have been made by the National Advisory Council on the Training and Supply of Teachers about the use of auxiliaries in schools.

Sir E. Boyle

The council has recently recommended the further expansion of the training colleges, but it has not yet concluded its study of more immediate measures to help the schools, including the use of auxiliaries. The chairman has assured me that the council is working urgently on these matters and will report as soon as possible.