HC Deb 18 March 1969 vol 780 c57W
58. Mr. Hooson

asked the Minister of Overseas Development how many experienced teachers are going to underdeveloped countries to teach under the Voluntary Service Overseas Programme.

Mr. Prentice

Of the 756 volunteers now teaching overseas under the British Volunteer Programme, 82 have taught for a year or more in Britain.

Mr. Hooson

asked the Minister of Overseas Development if teachers engaged on the Voluntary Service Overseas teaching services abroad receive increments on the Burnham Scale on their return to this country.

Mr. Prentice

There is statutory provision for teaching service overseas to be counted for increments by local education authorities in Britain. The decision in each case rests with the authority concerned. I am advised that the provision is being widely used.