§ Mr. Edgeasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many colleges of education closed down in the United Kingdom in the academic year 1973–74; and how many he expects to close in 1974–75. and 1975–76. respectively.
§ Mr. PrenticeProposals for the closure of initial teacher training in six colleges were made in 1973–74 and four have been confirmed. The future of the remaining two is still under consideration. No college will actually close until its commitments to existing or prospective students have been discharged, and it is not yet possible to say when this will be.