HC Deb 03 May 1923 vol 163 cc1596-7
50. Mr. FOOT

asked the President of the Board of Education if there are any statistics available showing the number of certificated teachers who are employed at the rate of pay of uncertificated teachers?

Mr. WOOD

I regret that I do not possess the information asked for.

Mr. FOOT

Is the President of the Board of Education aware that there has been an increase in the number of certificated teachers who are being employed at uncertificated rates of pay, and is that the general tendency throughout the country?

Mr. WOOD

No, I do not think so, but am not possession of sufficient information to say definitely.

Mr. SHORT

Will the right hon. Gentleman get that information and make it available to the House.

Mr. WOOD

I cannot do that without imposing elaborate labour on the local authorities.

Mr. FOOT

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the question could be put to the local authorities and they could give the answer immediately?