§ Mr. R. Gibsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the numbers of women who have resigned or been dismissed, respectively, from educational appointments in the public service in 1717W Scotland during each of the last five years; and whether he has any statement to make regarding the Government's policy in relation to married women and teaching posts?
Year ended 31st March. Resigned on reaching age limit. Resigned through ill-health. Resigned on account of marriage and withdrew superannuation contributions. Other resignations. Total. 1932 … … 288 69 443 397 1,197 1933 … … 203 61 444 349 1,057 1934 … … 186 70 530 310 1,096 1935 … … 179 57 502 277 1,015 1936 … … 191 62 527 279 1,059 I am not aware of any dismissals of women teachers during that period. The question of continuing or terminating teaching service on marriage is left to the discretion of the Education Authorities and Managing Bodies.