§ 11. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Minister of Education what period of teaching service is regarded as a minimum qualification in the recruitment of Her Majesty's Inspectors of Schools.
§ Sir E. BoyleNo specific period is laid down, but some substantial experience of teaching is essential, and this is normally not less than eight to ten years.
§ Mr. ThomasWhile thanking the Parliamentary Secretary for that reply, may I assume that no one is appointed to the rank of inspector of schools without having substantial experience of teaching?
§ Sir E. BoyleThere are no specific rules about the kind of teaching service required, except that it must be generally relevant to the duties which the inspector will be asked to undertake. In the case of technical education, some kinds of industrial experience would be very relevant.