§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on the provision of training for teachers for the delivery of cross-curricular themes, with particular reference to the theme of environmental education.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsA number of national curriculum subjects include studies relevant to environmental education. We seek to ensure, through the criteria for the approval of courses, that initial training gives thorough preparation for teaching the national curriculum. We also provide specific grant to support national curriculum-related training for serving teachers. It is essentially for schools and local education authorities to determine what priority to give to particular subject areas.
§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement about the funding provided by Government Departments for the support of information services for environmental education.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsThe Welsh Office supports information services for environmental education by a variety of means: directly by the Department through non-departmental public bodies with environmental responsibilities; and by supporting voluntary organisations through grant aid. Specific funding for information services is not separately identified.