§ Mr. Dormandasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the number of holders of the Training Council's Diploma for the teaching of mentally handicapped children who will be recognised as qualified teachers when junior training centres are transferred to local education authorities.
§ Mrs. ThatcherThe best estimate I can make is that there are some 1,100 Diploma holders at present in service. I do not know how many of these will be recognised as qualified teachers on 1st April.