HC Deb 24 June 1958 vol 590 cc223-4
21. Mr. Hannan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if, in view of the shortage of teachers, he will continue the increased publicity in respect of the Special Recruitment Scheme which is proving beneficial.

Mr. Maclay

I have arranged that the increased publicity, which has recently produced over 2,000 inquiries, will be continued.

Mr. Hannan

Does the right hon. Gentleman appreciate that his reply will give great satisfaction in Scotland? Will he go further in seeking avenues in which the scheme can be publicised in view of the great problem that exists?

Mr. Maclay

I am prepared to consider any new suggestion of how to get even wider publicity.

23. Mr. Hannan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has now given consideration to the recommendation of the Advisory Council on Education that awards to graduates undergoing training should be increased and awards under the Special Recruitment Scheme should be reviewed; and what is his decision.

Mr. Maclay

This recommendation is still under consideration, and I regret that I am not yet in a position to make a statement.

Mr. Hannan

Since these are the only two remaining recommendations of the Advisory Council, and since the scheme is making such a contribution, will the right hon. Gentleman make a decision quickly, in view of the programme confronting Scottish education in the next two or three years?

Mr. Maclay

I fully realise the hon. Gentleman's point and I hope that a decision will be reached very shortly.