HC Deb 15 February 1934 vol 285 cc2085-6
20. Mr. HANNON

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education how many married women were employed in teaching in the elementary schools in England and Wales at the latest date for which returns are available?

Mr. RAMSBOTHAM

The number of full-time married women teachers in regular employment on 31st March, 1933, in public elementary schools and prac- tical instruction centres in England and Wales, was 11,913.

Mr. HANNON

Can the hon. Gentleman say whether the number is increasing or decreasing?

Mr. RAMSBOTHAM

I cannot say off-hand.