What discussions she has had with universities and their representatives over changes in the number of university physics courses; and what assessment she has made of the impact of those changes on the numbers training to be physics teachers.

What discussions she has had with universities and their representatives over changes in the number of university physics courses; and what assessment she has made of the impact of those changes on the numbers training to be physics teachers.

If she will comment on the training of teachers in (a) mathematics and (b) physics.

If she will comment on the training of teachers in (a) mathematics and (b) physics.

What steps her Department is taking to encourage new entrants into the teaching profession in (a) mathematics and (b) physics. - Will ask the chairman of Teacher Training Agency to write.

What steps her Department is taking to encourage new entrants into the teaching profession in (a) mathematics and (b) physics. - Will ask the chairman of Teacher Training Agency to write.

What estimate she has made of the number of students who, on completion of a PGCE or equivalent qualification, will gain qualified teacher status in (a) mathematics and (b) physics, for each of the years 1997 to 2000. - Including table.

What estimate she has made of the number of students who, on completion of a PGCE or equivalent qualification, will gain qualified teacher status in (a) mathematics and (b) physics, for each of the years 1997 to 2000. - Including table.