Mr. ROBERTSONasked how many headmasters of elementary schools have been appointed inspectors of elementary schools during the past five years?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANNine of His Majesty's Inspectors of elementary schools appointed during the past five years had held posts as headmasters of elementary schools, and four others had been assistant masters in elementary schools. Of these thirteen appointments, seven were made by me. In the case of eleven junior inspectorships which have fallen vacant during the time I have been President of the Board I have appointed candidates who had held positions as teachers in elementary schools.
§ Mr. BENTHAMMay I ask whether the right hon. Gentleman has considered the advisability of appointing at least one woman inspector for the elementary schools?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANWhile I have been at the Board I have appointed three women inspectors to perform duties partly in connection with public elementary schools.