Institute for Learning and Teaching

HC Deb 17 May 2000 vol 350 cc181-2W

Mr. Boswell

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will make a statement on(a) membership and (b) industrial relations at the Institute for Learning and Teaching in higher education. [122169]

Mr. Wicks

The Institute for Learning and Teaching (ILT) is an independent body. 1,100 applications for membership have been received in the six months of recruitment which has taken place so far. The ILT is taking steps to increase awareness of the benefits of membership among those eligible to join. I understand that both the AUT and NATFHE have representation on the Transitional Council of the ILT and that their contribution is greatly valued by the Institute.