§ 1. Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has had from the college of education principals on his policy that teacher training provision will be made for male non-graduates in Scotland.
§ The Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. Bruce Millan)None, Sir. I understand that the college of education principals welcome the decision to admit men to the three-year course for primary school teachers.
§ Mr. EadieWhile thanking my hon. Friend for his answer, is it not true to say that the college principals have shown a remarkable consistency in this advocacy of non-graduate male teachers?
§ Mr. MillanAs I have said, the college of education principals have welcomed this decision, and we are making further places available at the colleges of education to cater for the men who will be coming into them.
§ Mr. BrewisHow many male non-graduates does the Under-Secretary expect to come forward?
§ Mr. MillanIt is rather difficult at this time to give a firm estimate. One thinks that, potentially, there might be about 400 a year, but one would not expect that to happen in 1967. Again it is difficult to estimate firmly, but we might have about 200 coming forward then. Certainly we hope for that.