asked the Minister of Education whether he will appoint at least one representative of Monmouthshire to the Joint Education Committee for Wales in view of the special educational problems existing in the county.

The representative members of the Welsh Joint Education Committee are appointed by the county and county borough councils and include eight appointed by Monmouthshire.

Will the Minister see that there is representation by one teacher outside those members nominated by the County Council?

As I have acceded to eight times the number asked for by the hon. Member, I think that he can trust me in one particular.