§ Lord Juddasked Her Majesty's Government:
What consultation they have had with the University Council for the Education of Teachers on the anticipated shortfall of teachers, particularly for science, mathematics and languages, and on the funding arrangements for teacher training by universities; what has been the outcome of those consultations; and what action they propose to take as a result.
§ Baroness BlatchOfficials in my department have regular meetings with the Universities Council for the Education of Teachers about these and other aspects of teacher training. I am satisfied that our policies will ensure a sufficient supply of teachers of science, mathematics and languages and that they are supported by sufficient levels of funding.