§ 21. Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he has any proposals to increase the supply of teachers; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ButcherI refer the hon. Member to the reply my right hon. Friend gave earlier today to the hon. Member for Bridgend (Mr. Griffiths).
§ 31. Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will take further steps to support better recruitment and retention of school teachers in geographical areas of shortage or high turnover; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ButcherThe Department's action programme to combat teacher shortages is designed to help relieve pressure on regions with recruitment difficulties. The teaching as a career unit continues to hold discussions with local authorities on how best to improve teacher recruitment and retention.