§ 41. Mr. LEACHasked the President of the Board of Education if he is aware 2265 that the Luton Education Committee is advertising for uncertificated men and women teachers; and if he will consider withholding recognition of such appointments?
§ Mr. MORGAN JONESThe employment of uncertificated teachers is allowed by the Code, and it would not at present be practicable to prohibit their employment.
§ Mr. JONESThe hon. Member must be aware that the Code allows the appointment of uncertificated teachers—I do not mean people who have no certificate at all—and I am afraid that in the present circumstances we can do nothing without altering the Code itself.
§ Mr. MORLEYWill the hon. Member state a time limit beyond which uncertificated teachers will not be recognised?
§ Mr. McSHANEMay I ask whether the Department takes into cognisance the question as to whether there is not an undue proportion of uncertificated teachers being appointed?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat is going beyond the question on the Paper.