HC Deb 16 June 1966 vol 729 cc1639-40
26. Mr. Tilney

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what encouragement he gives to local education authorities to second their personnel for a tour in overseas countries of the Commonwealth; and whether those volunteering to go will lose or gain promotion in their home-based jobs.

Mr. Goronwy Roberts

I am sending the hon. Member a copy of the current issue of "Why not teach for a time Overseas?" The aim is to encourage local education authorities to second teachers to serve overseas without fear that their professional advancement will suffer and with confidence that due credit will be given for experience gained abroad.

Mr. Tilney

Is the hon. Gentleman aware of the agreement between Nigeria and the Greater London Council in this matter, and will he call the attention of other local democracies to that agreement?

Mr. Roberts

I am aware of this arrangement, and I am sure that the publicity arising from this Question and Answer will serve to bring this matter to the attention of other authorities.