HC Deb 09 July 1981 vol 8 c201W
Mr. Gwilym Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many representations he has received against the proposal to offer representation on the Burnham further and higher education panel to the Polytechnic Teachers Association; if he will list these representations in the Official Report; and if he will make a statement on this matter.

Dr. Boyson

Since my right hon. and learned Friend announced to the House on 22 June that he was minded to allow a place on the teachers side of the Burnham further education committee to the Association of Polytechnic Teachers, he has received six representations against the proposal from organisations and 499 from individuals. Most of the representations from individuals consisted of common form letters. When he has studied all the representations received on this matter he will announce his decision to the House.

The organisations which have made representations against the proposal are:

  • The Association of County Councils
  • The Association of Metropolitan Authorities
  • The Methodist Church Division of Education and Youth
  • The National Association of Teachers in Further and Higher Education
  • The Association of Agricultural Education Staffs
  • The Trades Union Congress.