§ 10. Mrs. Whiteasked the Minister of Education if he will now consider making half-time teaching superannuable.
§ Sir D. EcclesThis proposal would require legislation and will be kept under review. At present it is doubtful if a majority of teachers would be in favour of it or whether it is an important factor in the decision of married women to return to teaching.
§ Mrs. WhiteDoes not the right hon. Gentleman appreciate that this is much the most cogent argument with almost any woman if she wants to return to at least half-time teaching and that it would be a far better incentive than anything else he has offered?
§ Sir D. EcclesNaturally, I look carefully at the cogent arguments, but such evidence as I have shows that this is not a main factor.