§ 43. Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science why he has decided to end initial teacher training at the Polytechnic of North London; if he has taken into consideration the need for facilities for mature students of Caribbean origin for areas with a high proportion of pupils from ethnic minorities; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Waldegrave:The proposal that initial teacher training should be discontinued at the Polytechnic of North London is provisional. No decisions have yet been made. We will take into account a wide range of considerations including those to which the hon. Member refers. I received a deputation from the Polytechnic today, and recently met representatives of the Inner London Education Authority.
§ 44. Mr. Parkerasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will receive a deputation of local hon. Members on the proposals to end teacher training at the North Essex polytechnic.
§ Mr. Waldegrave:I have agreed to meet the hon. Member and other hon. Members on Wednesday 20 October.