§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many new teachers in the primary and secondary sector he proposes to urge local education authorities to enrol to meet additional requirements; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsMy right hon. Friend will expect local education authorities to staff their schools broadly within the framework of present planned resources. Firm estimates of demand arising from the new curriculum will depend on reports from the relevant subject working groups. There are likely to be additional demands in some subjects, but not necessarily an increase in numbers of teachers needed overall.