HC Deb 01 March 1978 vol 945 cc247-8W
Mr. Ashton

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many teachers were employed at Eaton Hall Training College, Retford in 1977; how many of these will be made redundant by Nottinghamshire County Council; how many will be offered other jobs; and whether these alternative jobs will necessitate reductions in salary.

Mr. Oakes

There were 63 full-time teaching staff at Eaton Hall College in September 1977. The number to be made redundant or redeployed is a matter for the Nottinghamshire Education Authority taking account of the planned reduction in teacher-training intakes and the arrangements finally agreed for higher and further education at Eaton Hall. Staff v ho are offered and take up alternative employment by local education authorities as teachers will have their salaries safeguarded.

Mr. Ashton

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what recommendations she has made to Nottinghamshire County Council regarding the continuation of the design and craft department at Eaton Hall Training College; and whether she will prevent the county council from moving this department to Nottingham.

Mr. Oakes

My right hon. Friend has encouraged the Nottinghamshire Education Authority to retain provision for courses in craft, design and technology within arrangements designed to minimise the educational disadvantage of operating on two sites.

Mr. Ashton

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what proposals she has for the future of the buildings at Eaton Hall Teacher Training College.

Mr. Oakes

In June 1977, my right hon. Friend accepted the Nottinghamshire Education Authority's proposal that higher and further education, including some courses for teachers, should continue at Eaton Hall as part of Trent Polytechnic. The authority is reviewing the detailed arrangements for this.

Mr. Ashton

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what instructions she has given to Nottinghamshire County Council with regard to the redeployment of teachers from the closure of the Eaton Hall Training College.

Mr. Oakes

None. This is a matter for the local education authority.