HC Deb 19 November 1969 vol 791 c309W
Mr. Rankin

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware of the disagreement of Scottish teachers with his new proposals for the General Teaching Council; and if he will recast its constitution and functions to ensure that teacher-members will form the majority in the Council.

Mr. Ross

My proposals provide for a majority of teachers elected by the profession at large. I have asked teachers' associations and other interested parties to meet me on 5th December to discuss them.

Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give a detailed breakdown of the 29 per cent. increase in the wage and salary bill of the General Teaching Council in its second year of operation.

Mr. Ross

I am asking the General Teaching Council to send this information to the hon. Gentleman.