HC Deb 18 July 1969 vol 787 cc206-7W
Mr. Eldon Griffiths

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how much money was spent during the financial year 1968–69, and how much is planned to be spent in 1969–70 on Press, television and billboard advertising for the purpose of increasing the recruitment of teachers.

Miss Bacon

There was no expenditure on either television or billboard advertising in 1968–69 and there will be none in 1969–70. The figure for Press advertising, mainly for the recruitment of specialist teachers of mathematics and science, was £45,260 in 1968–69 and in 1969–70 is expected to be just over £50,000.

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is his target for recruitment of new teachers in the year 1969–70.

Mr. Edward Short

My aim is that all the students who successfully complete their training this year and who are willing to go where the jobs are should secure employment. I estimate that there will be 29,000 of them, and that all will find posts.