HC Deb 09 July 1959 vol 608 cc155-6W
79. Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Minister of Education how many full-time teachers were employed in maintained primary and secondary schools, respectively, at the latest possible date; how many of the teachers included were tem porary teachers; how many were nursery assistants in charge of a class; and how many were occasional teachers.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

In January, 1959, there were about 144,300 full-time teachers in maintained primary schools and about 119,300 in secondary schools. In addition, some 1,900 full-time teachers were employed as supply teachers, peripatetic teachers and in practical instruction centres.

Of the total of 265,000 about 3,000 were temporary teachers, 650 were occasional teachers and 300 were nursery assistants in charge of a class.

80. Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Minister of Education which local education authorities, in January last, were employing full-time teachers in excess of the quota indicated by his Department's Circular 333; and by what percentages the authorities concerned exceeded their quota.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

In January, 1959, 14 local education authorities were 1 per cent. or more above their quota. I am sending the hon. Member the names of these authorities.

Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Minister of Education which local education authorities were unable, in January last, to reach the quota of full-time teachers indicated in his Department's Circular 333; and by what percentages the authorities concerned failed to reach their quota.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

In January, 1959, 61 local education authorities were 1 per cent. or more below their quota. I am sending the hon. Member the names of these authorities.