HC Deb 19 July 1938 vol 338 cc1983-4
43. Mr. Barr

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the total number of classes in schools, whether transferred or non-transferred, under the Lanarkshire authority, with 50 or more pupils, as in April, 1937, and April, 1938, respectively?

Mr. Colville

In April, 1937, there were in the area of the Lanark Education Authority 71 classes with 50 pupils, and 32 with over 50 pupils, on the roll. The corresponding figures for April, 1938, were 53 and 22.

Mr. Barr

Is the Secretary of State aware that under the Lanarkshire authority there are still something like 300 teachers unemployed; and will he not, so far as he has power and influence, hasten this matter in order to get at once better care for these children and employment for the teachers?

Mr. Colville

The hon. Member will see that there has been a considerable improvement between the dates mentioned in his question.

Mr. Macquisten

Does the Minister not realise that children exist for the purpose of giving teachers jobs?