§ 24. Mr. Madelasked the Secretary of Stare for Education and Science whether he will issue a further circular to local education authorities in relation to their responsibilities under the new training initiatives as they affect in-service teacher training; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Keith JosephNo. The new technical and vocational education initiative is intended initially to comprise a small number of pilot projects starting this September and it would not be appropriate to issue a circular on certain aspects of it to all LEAs. In-service training will be agreed by the MSC with the individual local education authorities taking part.