HC Deb 04 December 1951 vol 494 cc2204-5
21. Mr. Niall Macpherson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what further plans he has for the stimulation of both normal and exceptional recruitment of teachers in Scotland, in view of the fact that the Teachers (Special Recruitment) (Scotland) Provisional Regulations, 1951 (Statutory Instruments, No. 1341 (S. 69)) expires on 31st March, 1952.

Mr. J. Stuart

Provisional Regulations are made without the publication of a draft on account of urgency or for special reasons, and must include a Regulation prescribing the period for which they are to remain in force. I propose soon to publish the draft of Regulations to replace the Provisional Regulations when they expire in March. Under the new Regulations, the Special Scheme of Recruitment will be continued in operation.

Mr. Macpherson

May I ask my right hon. Friend two questions? First, is he aware that he has not replied to my question regarding normal recruitment; and, secondly, with regard to special recruitment, can he give an assurance that all those who are recruited will go through the normal period of training for people with their educational qualifications?

Mr. Stuart

In regard to the second question, I think that is the case, but I will have a word with the hon. Member if he wishes. In regard to his first question, I have no particular plans in mind at present to stimulate normal recruitment, but, if the hon. Gentleman has any suggestions to make as to how this could be achieved, I would welcome them.

23. Lieut.-Commander Clark Hutchison

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland to what extent consultations took place with members of the teaching profession in Scotland prior to the presentation of the Teachers (Special Recruitment) (Scotland) Provisional Regulations, 1951, Statutory Instruments, 1951, No. 1341 (S. 69); and what organisations, representative of the teachers, were so consulted.

Mr. Stuart

The scheme was discussed between the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State and representatives of the Educational Institute of Scotland on 18th May.