§ 89. Mr. M. Stewartasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Education how he proposes, when implementing Part III of the Education Act, 1944, to ensure that unsuitable persons are not employed as teachers in independent schools.
§ Sir E. BoyleThe Minister's powers in this matter are set out in Section 71 of the Education Act, 1944. Information as to the teachers employed in independent schools will be available through inspection and by the requirement of a regular staff return. What further action can be taken to prevent unsuitable teachers from being appointed in the first instance is being considered. Perhaps the hon. Member will let me know if he has any suggestions in mind.