§ Mr. Gwilym JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many students were recruited to courses of initial teacher training in Wales in 1991.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsA survey undertaken by the Department shows that 2,195 students entered courses of initial teacher training in Wales in October 1991, an increase of nearly 28 per cent. over 1990. Intakes to primary training courses were almost 26 per cent. higher than last year and for secondary courses the increase was over 32 per cent. The figures for secondary teacher training are particularly encouraging as many of these student teachers are pursuing courses in the shortage areas, including Welsh.