HC Deb 14 October 1943 vol 392 cc1044-5
54. Professor Gruffydd

asked the President of the Board of Education how many teachers' certificates were issued in 1938 and in 1943 in England; and how many in Wales?

Mr. Butler

The numbers of students who qualified for recognition as certificated teachers in 1938 were: England 5,530, Wales 638. Figures for 1943 are not yet available, but the numbers for 1942 were: England 4,366, Wales 479.