§ Mr. Roy Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received from the governors of the Gwent college of higher education concerning the possible provision at the college of a one-year teacher-training course in mathematics and science, respectively, leading to the award of the certificate of education which would utilise the qualifications in engineering, science and mathematics of those steel workers about to be made redundant from the industry; what decision he has reached over the matter; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael RobertsThe clerk to the governors of the Gwent institute of higher education has written to my right hon. Friend seeking approval for such a course. As things stand, non-graduates, who I understand comprise the majority of the steelworkers who have expressed interest in a course, would not be granted qualified status as teachers of mathematics and science after only a one-year certificate course. Nevertheless, having regard to the situation in the steel industry and to the qualifications and experience of the men concerned, my right hon. Friend is giving careful consideration to the proposal
168Wwere the comparable figures in (a) the livestock census of 1975 and (b) that of 1970.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsThe figures requested are as follows:
comparable figures in (a) the livestock census of 1975 and (b) that of 1970.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsThe figures requested are as follows:
in consultation with my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Science who is responsible for matters relating to the qualification of teachers in both England and Wales.