§ 42. Mr. Rankinasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what immediate action he proposes taking to avoid the introduction of part-time education in Glasgow schools next session.
§ Mr. MaclayI understand that, until it knows how many teachers will enter its service from the colleges of education and how many will retire or resign at the end of this session, the education authority will not be able to say whether, or to what extent, part-time education will be necessary next session.
§ Mr. RankinIs the right hon. Gentleman not aware that last Thursday the Education Committee of Glasgow Corporation homologated the view which I put to him on 26th March in a debate in the House on this matter? Can he tell me what attention he has paid to the valuable suggestions which I offered him then, in order to avoid part-time education in the City of Glasgow?
§ Mr. MaclayI am well aware of the gravity of this problem and we have the help of the Advisory Council on the shortage of teachers as well as the remarks made by the hon. Gentleman. We are in continued discussion on these matters and will do all we can to help in the difficulties which the hon. Gentleman has in mind.