HC Deb 14 November 1989 vol 160 c213W
15. Mr. McCartney

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what plans he has to ensure that there will be enough teachers to teach the national curriculum.

Mr. MacGregor

I expect there to be sufficient primary teachers for the delivery of the national curriculum, and sufficient secondary teachers overall, though there is a continuing need to address demand in some subjects. Since July 1986 the Government have spent over £50 million on a wide range of initiatives aimed both at producing more teachers and at improving the balance of subject capability of those already there. We shall continue and reinforce that action programme to ensure that we have the teachers we need.

66. Dr. Michael Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what current financial provision has been made for the introduction of the national curriculum; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Rumbold

The cost of implementing the national curriculum will be met largely from the redirection of existing resources. However, support for some £130 million expenditure is available specifically to help the introduction of the national curriculum this financial year.