Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 17 January 1997. It was answered by Eric Forth (Conservative) on Friday, 17 January 1997 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: What plans she has for funding increased in-service training for (a) primary teachers teaching science and (b) science teachers in secondary schools. - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what plans she has for funding increased in-service training for (a) primary teachers teaching science and (b) science teachers in secondary schools. [10957] Mr. Forth: The Government support in-service teacher training, for both primary and secondary school teachers, through elements of the grants for education support and training programme. GEST-supported expenditure will rise from £266.4 million in 1996-97 to £296.8 million in 1997-98. Schools generally have considerable flexibility in deciding how to spend GEST funds, although some is ring-fenced, including funding to enhance primary teachers' subject knowledge.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 10957; 288 c391W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Curriculum Finance Education Primary education Teachers Training Secondary education Science Grants for education support and training
Contains statistics: Yes