§ Mr. WillisTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how much was spent on the fast track teacher recruitment scheme in each year since the scheme's inception, broken down by category of activity. [138534]
§ Mr. MilibandI refer the hon. Member to the reply given on 8 September 2003,Official Report, column 144W.
§ Mr. WillisTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how much his Department spent on measures to aid teacher recruitment in each year since 1997–98, broken down by programme. [138535]
§ Mr. MilibandMany of the Government's policies in education and other areas have contributed to the 25,000 more teachers employed in England since 1997 and the record numbers of trainees now beginning courses of initial teacher training.
Most dedicated programmes intended to increase the numbers of new recruits to teaching in England are administered on the Government's behalf by the Teacher Training Agency. Details of expenditure on these for years up to and including 2002–03 are contained in the Agency's audited accounts, which have been placed in the Library.