§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science, pursuant to his reply to the hon. Member for Wolverhampton, North East on 3 February, if he is yet in a position to make a further statement regarding the proposal to award scholarships of £500 to graduates in mathematics or physical sciences who take the postgraduate certificate in education.
§ Dr. BoysonMy right hon. and learned Friend has decided to proceed with a two-year pilot scheme starting with the academic year 1982–83 to provide scholarships for selected students training via the postgraduate certificate in education to teach mathematics and physical science. The Department has written to local education authorities and other interested bodies previously consulted to inform them of the decision. Certain detailed aspects of the scheme remain to be resolved but the intention is to advertise and invite applications from the first group of students later this year.