HC Deb 13 November 1996 vol 285 c254W
Mr. Worthington

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the percentage of college graduates obtaining teaching posts in each year from 1989–90 [2996]

Mr. Ancram

The available figures are:

  • 1989–90: 88 per cent.
  • 1990–91: 91 per cent.
  • 1991–92: 96 per cent.
  • 1992–93: 98 per cent.

Mr. Worthington

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement about the size of the approved intake of students into colleges of education in the current and future years and the reasons for his decisions on future teacher supply. [2997]

Mr. Ancram

This year's intake number was maintained at last year's total of 340 places. No decisions have been taken on future years' intakes as each year's allocation is based on an annually updated forecast of teacher demand.

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