HC Deb 28 June 1967 vol 749 c512
48. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what measures he is taking to encourage those who have left Her Majesty's regular forces to take appropriate courses in teacher training.

Mr. Millan

The Special Recruitment Scheme is designed to aid people who are in employment other than teaching to become teachers. The Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Labour hold resettlement interviews for officers and other ranks some time before they leave the Services, and I understand that all suitable applicants are invited to consider training as teachers.

Mr. Dalyell

Is my hon. Friend quite sure that all is being done to help those whose legitimate career expectations are often broken?

Mr. Millan

Certainly. We are in touch with the Ministry of Defence on this subject. We occasionally contribute articles to the Resettlement Bulletin, for example, and we take part in the briefing of the interviewing officers so that the opportunities for careers in teaching are made known to those likely to be interested.