§ 62. Mr. Awberyasked the Minister of Education the estimated shortage of science teachers in schools; what information she has of the percentage of students leaving college who take up the teaching of science and go into industry, respectively; and what steps are being taken to man fully our schools with science teachers.
§ Miss HorsbrughMy best information on the first two parts of the Question is contained in Tables I and III of a report of the National Advisory Council on the Training and Supply of Teachers, of which I am sending the hon. Member a84W copy. The report contains a number of suggestions for stimulating recruitment, most of which require consultation with other interests. I am starting these consultations at once.
§ 80. Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Minister of Education whether she has considered the interim report of the National Advisory Council in the training and supply of teachers; and what action she proposes in this matter.
§ Miss HorsbrughI would refer the hon. Member to the reply I have just given to the hon. Member for Bristol, Central (Mr. Awbery).