§ Mr. CartwrightTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what contacts he has had with the Professional Association of Teachers in recent months; what issues have been discussed; and what plans he has for further meetings with the association.
§ Dr. Mawhinney[holding answer 3 March 1989]: I met representatives of the Professional Association of Teachers on 8 February 1989. The issues discussed were the relationship of the association with the Department of Education, education reforms in Northern Ireland, and discipline in schools. I have no specific plans for further meetings with the association.