asked the Minister for Education the plans, if any, she has for the future of the teacher training colleges in view of the falling number of students; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Teacher Training Colleges.
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The overall reduction in student numbers in the Colleges of Education will have to be accompanied by corresponding operational saving in the colleges, by a restriction in staff recruitment and replacement, and by exploring the question of alternative usage of any surplus capacity within the colleges. Apart from this, I have no plans at present which would effect the future of the training colleges.