HC Deb 22 November 1983 vol 49 c99W
20. Mr. Dormand

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement on the progress being made in establishing a significant centre of teacher education and training in the north-east of England.

Mr. Brooke

As my hon. Friend the Member for Bristol, West (Mr. Waldegrave) explained to hon. Members earlier this year, my right hon. Friend will want to consider the effect of the recent reorganisation of teacher training on recruitment to institutions in the northeast before decisions are taken about the size and location of such a centre.