HC Deb 12 June 1990 vol 174 c171W
20. Mr. Frank Field

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he has any plans to establish a general teaching council.

Mr. Alan Howarth

The establishment of a general teaching council was one of the recommendations made by the Education, Science and Arts Committee in its report on teacher supply. My right hon. Friend is currently considering the report and will respond as soon as possible.