§ Mr. Buchananasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when she hopes to be able to announce her proposals for the contraction and further reorganisation of the teacher training system.
§ Mr. OakesMy right hon. Friend is now considering the advice tendered by her Advisory Committee on the Supply and Training of Teachers at its last meeting and she hopes to announce her decision in January about the size of the teacher training system which should be retained.
It is my right hon. Friend's intention at the same time to announce her proposals for the further mergers, closures and other steps which would provide the most effective teacher training system within the limits decided upon.