§ 43. Mr. Skinnardasked the Minister of Education what increase has been made this year in the number of staff inspectors; and how many of the new appointments are part-time.
§ Mr. TomlinsonThe number of staff inspectors has not increased this year. Taking all grades of the inspectorate together there has been an increase of 21, all full-time, since the beginning of the year. In addition, 50 inspectors are now employed on a daily basis for the inspection of independent schools.
§ Mr. SkinnardDoes my right hon. Friend contemplate any addition to the number of staff inspectors to deal with the encouragement and development of specific subjects?
§ Mr. TomlinsonNot at the moment.