§ Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he expects the centre for teacher education and training which he proposes for the North-East to open; and what consultations he plans to conduct on the location and size of the centre.
§ Mr. WaldegraveMy right hon. Friend has decided in principle that a significant centre of teacher education and training should be built up in the North-East. Timing and location remain for decision after consultation. The Department will consider in due course the best form of consultations on its size and location.