§ Mr. Ieuan Wyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what discussions there have been between his Department and(a) representatives of the academic world, (b) representatives of careers officers and (c) the student movement regarding the recognition of professional qualifications between member states of the European Economic Community; and what further action he will take between now and January 1991 on (i) raising awareness, (ii) consultation and (iii) resourcing.
Mr. JacksonThere have been no discussions with the groups mentioned. Responsibility for co-ordinating action on the implementation of the general directive on the mutual recognition of professional qualifications rests with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry. The Department of Education and Science's responsibilities extend only to the mutual recognition of teachers' qualifications and any wider implications of the directive for higher education. In this connection the Department has issued and will as necessary continue to issue a series of briefing notes on the directive to a range of teacher and other interests directly involved.