§ Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked the Secretary of State for Scotland in the light of the fact that the forecast of primary school population in North-East Scotland shows a lesser decline than the rest of Scotland, that the forecast of secondary 141W school population shows a marginal increase over the next 10 years and that there is a good supply of qualified applicants for teacher training from the North-East, whether, in these circumstances, he will increase the entry quota for Aberdeen College of Education.
§ Mr. McElhoneThe arrangements for intake to teacher training courses in colleges of education in session 1978–79 are at present under consideration in the light of all relevant factors, including those mentioned by the hon. Member.