National Advisory Council for Training and Supply of Teachers

HC Deb 19 January 1967 vol 739 cc99-100W

45. Mr. Hugh Jenkins

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when the National Advisory Council for the Training and Supply of Teachers last met; and in view of his policy of a more effective method of consultation, what steps he is taking to set up a new consultative body.

Mr. Crosland

The Council last met on 2nd March, 1965. Their most recent advice is contained in their Ninth Report. Before deciding what future arrangements are desirable I should welcome specific suggestions from the educational interests concerned.

Mr. Longden

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when the National Advisory Council on the training and supply of teachers last met; and what advice he has most recently received from the Council to assist him in fulfilling this need.

Mr. Crosland

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave today to my hon. Friend the Members for Wandsworth, Putney.