asked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what were the numbers of students taking Gaelic, and at what levels, in each of the Scottish colleges of education in each of the last three years;(2) what consultations were held with An Comunn Gaidhealach, local education

TEACHING QUALIFICATION (SECONDARY EDUCATION)
College	1976–77	1977–78	1978–79
Jordanhill	>4	2	2
Aberdeen	2	2*	3
* 1 student did not complete the course.

TEACHING QUALIFICATION (PRIMARY EDUCATION)
College	1976–77	1977–78	1978–79
Notre Dame	1	1	1
In addition, the following have taken teacher training course: Celtic studies as a subject within their
Jordanhill College	1976–77	1977–78	1978–79
Celtic studies class (BEd course)	8	7	—
Celtic studies option (Teaching qualification (Primary education))	71	45	11

The decision to merge the Jordanhill department of Celtic studies in the department of modern languages was entirely a matter for the board of governors, but my right hon. Friend sought and received an assurance from them that the role of Jordanhill as a centre for the training of Gaelic teachers would not thereby be impaired. No qualified Gaelic-speaking secondary student was refused admission to Jordanhill in sessions 1976–77 to 1978–79.