§ 22. Sir Raymond Gowerasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many representations she has received regarding proposals to cease teacher training at the Polytechnic of Wales at Barry; and what replies she has given.
§ Mr. OakesMy right hon. Friend has received eight representations and I understand that my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales, in addition to receiving representations from some of the same sources, has also received four others. The replies have explained the need for the proposals announced to the House on 24th January and have confirmed that final decisions will not be taken until representations about them have been fully considered.
§ Mr. Gristasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many teachers received in-service training at the Polytechnic of Wales for each of the last three years and in what subjects; and what alternative will be offered to teachers following the proposed closure of the polytechnic.
§ Mr. OakesThe number of teachers following long in-service courses at the Polytechnic of Wales in 1975–76 and 1976–77 are set out below, together with comparable figures for Glamorgan College of Education in 1974–75—the last year before its incorporation in the Polytechnic of Wales:
some 600 should be available for in-service training.