Part of Opposition Day – in the House of Commons at 8:03 pm on 16th May 2000.
Perhaps the hon. Gentleman will allow me to speak.
I am prepared to accept equivalent qualified-teacher status from countries that we recognise, with the same quality of training, in order to provide the access that we expect from them for those who receive qualified-teacher status here. What has just been said is an insult to New Zealand and Australian teachers who come to our country and do a good job.