asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he has received representations about the manner and rate of reorganisation of teacher training colleges.

Since the Government came into office in March 1973 I have received representations from interested parties concerning all aspects of the Circular 7/73 exercise. I think it fair to say that the rationale behind the reorganisation has gained widespread acceptance. The colleges of education now want to know as soon as possible what their futures are to be.