§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many teacher training institutions have been closed down since 1981; and on how many of these there have been consultations with the National Advisory Body.
§ Mr. WaldenIntakes to courses of initial teacher training have ceased at 10 institutions since 1981. One of the 10 institutions has now closed. The National Advisory Body was given the opportunity to comment on those institutions which were within its area of responsibility at the time.