§ Mr. DavidsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment when he will be consulting on the establishment of a general teaching council. [11047]
§ Mr. ByersA consultation document has been published today, setting out options for the role and composition of a general teaching council. We envisage the council having a key role to play in promoting high 753W standards of teaching, and in raising the status and morale of the teaching profession. We are seeking views by October from teachers and a wide range of other interested parties. A copy of the consultation document has been placed in the Library.