§ Mr. Hannanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what estimate is made each year of the number of students matriculating from teacher training colleges who could successfully pursue a Bachelor of Education or a Master of Arts degree course over two or three summer sessions; and what was the most recent estimate;
(2) whether an estimate is made each year of students matriculating from teacher training colleges who could successfully pursue a Bachelor of Education or Master of Arts degree course.
§ Mr. RossNo such estimate is made. The college diploma is itself the appropriate qualification for the school needs it is designed to serve, but extensive opportunities exist for certificated teachers to add to their qualifications through full-time or part-time courses of study.