HC Deb 14 April 1986 vol 95 cc247-8W
Dr. Marek

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on his policy towards the provision of a first-year entry for initial teacher training at Cartrefle

Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the number and proportion of children whose education is governed by statements under the provision of the Education Act 1981 (a) in maintained primary and secondary schools, (b) in special schools, in each local education authority in Wales.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

The available information as at January 1985, is listed in the following table:-

college in September, in the light of the current deliberations of the Welsh Advisory Body for Further and Higher Education.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

In September 1986 the North-East Wales institute of higher education has a target of 85 primary and 25 secondary students for the first year of initial teacher training. Students entering these courses are assured of being able to complete their course of study. A decision on the intake in 1987 will be taken as soon as possible in the light of further advice from the Wales Advisory Body.