I want to give producers more financial security.

It is a very unusual sector and the one thing I would ask of them is to understand that for most of them one-third of their films are being financed by the taxpayer and that carries huge accountability and responsibility.

My Department has already recognised this and has been working specifically on the technical support issue since January and will offer advice to schools during the Autumn term.

However, the Government has made it clear that we do not encourage the recruitment of teachers from developing nations where there may be an adverse effect on the economy.

The need for improved technical support in schools has expanded as the Government and schools have increased their investment in information and communications technologies.

I taught for 17 years in an inner city comprehensive schools.

I think film is a very powerful advocate and message carrier.