18. Mr. Jim Callaghanasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he is satisfied with the current extent of the provision of in-service training for teachers.
§ Dr. BoysonThe Department is currently funding a survey of in-service training and the results are expected towards the end of this year. When these are available I shall be in a better position to form an opinion.
§ 22. Mr. Cunliffeasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he is satisfied with the level of in-service training for teachers in special schools.
§ Dr. BoysonThere is much worthwhile activity in this area, but more can always be done and the Education Act 1981 has generated a need to increase the tempo.