§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether she proposes to reconstitute her Advisory Committee on the Supply and Training of Teachers when its present five-year term expires in the summer; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Shirley WilliamsI propose to reconstitute the committee on broadly its present pattern in view of the valuable work which it and its sub-committees have done since its inception in 1973. Sir Arthur Armitage has kindly agreed to continue to serve as chairman after the committee's reconstitution for an initial period. These proposals are subject to consultations with my Department's partners in the education service, and I shall welcome the views of other organisations and individuals concerned with teacher training and supply.