§ 42. Mr. Sorensenasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education whether he has particulars concerning the number of elementary education authorities who confine the appointment of headmasters and headmistresses exclusively to teachers within their own authority?
§ Mr. SorensenWill the hon. Gentleman circulate his opinion regarding this matter to the various education authorities; and does he not feel that if the scope for selection were widened it would be beneficial to education as a whole?
§ Mr. LindsayThere could be arguments for and against on that point, but it is a matter for the local education authorities. Personally. I am in favour of greater mobility.
§ Mr. SorensenWill not the hon. Member circulate that opinion?
§ Mr. LindsayIt is a question for the local authorities.
§ 43. Mr. Sorensenasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education whether his Department has made inquiries in recent years concerning the method of appointing headmasters and headmistresses in elementary schools; whether it has ever made recommendations to elementary education authorities concerning such appointments; and, if not, whether he will consider the advisability of making such recommendations?
§ Mr. LindsayNo, Sir. The appointment of teachers in public elementary schools rests with the local education authorities and managers, and it is not the Board's policy to interfere with their discretion in this matter.