HC Deb 24 July 1973 vol 860 cc523-4W
Mr. Tope

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many teaching posts in primary and secondary schools commencing in September are being offered by each Greater London education authority; how many are being offered to college leavers; and what are the comparable figures for each of the last three years.

Mr. St. John-Stevas

I regret that this information is not available.

Mr. Tope

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) what is the total number of teachers presently employed in primary and secondary schools by each Greater London education authority; and what were the comparable figures for each of the last three years;

(2) how many primary and secondary school teachers employed by each Greater London education authority are terminating their employment at the end of the current school year; how many of these left training college one year ago; and what are the comparable figures for each of the last three years;

(3) what is the average pupil-teacher ratio in both primary and secondary schools in each Greater London education authority.

Mr. St. John-Stevas

I will write to the hon. Member.