§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he is satisfied that student teachers are being adequately trained to teach in a multiracial society, and that they are adequately aware of the cultural and linguistic diversity in Great Britain; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. BoysonThe content of courses of initial teacher training is a matter for training institutions and their validating bodies. The impression gained by members of Her Majesty's Inspectorate is of a growing concern on the part of those responsible to ensure that courses pay due attention to the role of teachers in a multicultural society. Her Majesty's Inspectors will continue to encourage institutions and their validating bodies, as opportunity arises, to consider how best this aim may be met.