§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what plans she has for funding increased in-service training for(a) primary teachers teaching science and (b) science teachers in secondary schools. [10957]
§ Mr. ForthThe Government support in-service teacher training, for both primary and secondary school teachers, through elements of the grants for education support and training programme. GEST-supported expenditure will rise from £266.4 million in 1996–97 to £296.8 million in 1997–98. Schools generally have considerable flexibility in deciding how to spend GEST funds, although some is ring-fenced, including funding to enhance primary teachers' subject knowledge.