§ Mr. Dormandasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is her policy on the employment of teachers' aides; whether she will take the initiative with the local education authorities and the teachers' associations in seeking to employ more teachers' aides; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ThatcherIt is for the local education authority to decide on the employment of teachers' aides in the light of the resources available and the needs of the area.