§ Mr. Wareingasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what action he proposes to take on the recommendation of the Advisory Committee on the Supply and Education of Teachers that there should be increases in the funding of in-service training courses for teachers; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DunnMy right hon. Friend has invited interested organisations to comment by 7 November on the advisory committee's recent report on in-service training for school teachers. He has identified a number of issues, including the funding of in-service training, to which he hopes the responses will give particular attention. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State, with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales, will aim to reach decisions as soon as possible after consultations have been completed.