§ Mr. Don FosterTo ask the Secretary of State for Education how many comments he has received on his Department's draft circular on the initial training of primary school teachers; and how many expressed opposition to the circular.
§ Mr. Robin SquireMy right hon. Friend has received about 4,000 responses to the draft circular on the initial training of primary school teachers, expressing a wide range of views on the various proposals it contains. My right hon. Friend intends to issue a substantive circular later this autumn which will take account of these responses.