§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will now make provision for all teacher training to include special courses on racial and sex stereotyping; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. BoysonThe content of teacher training courses is a matter for the training institutions and validating bodies. The Department and Her Majesty's Inspectorate will continue to take opportunities to encourage them to ensure that students and teachers are adequately prepared to teach in a society which values genuine equality of opportunity regardless of sex or race.