HC Deb 17 March 1930 vol 236 c1717W
Mr. MORLEY

asked the President of the Board of Education the number of inspectors of elementary schools in the service of the Board and the proportion of them who are ex-elementary school teachers?

Sir C. TREVELYAN

There are 180 inspectors of elementary schools in the service of the Board, of whom 122 have served as elementary school teachers.

Mr. MORLEY

asked the President of the Board of Education the number of divisional inspectors of elementary schools in the service of the Board; and the proportion of them who are ex-elementary school teachers?

Sir C. TREVELYAN

Of the nine divisional inspectors in the service of the Board, three have served as elementary school teachers. These inspectors are responsible for all forms of education in their area, and there are no divisional inspectors whose responsibilities are limited to elementary schools.