§ Mr. Kinnockasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many persons are currently employed in the education service; and what proportion of these is employed as teachers.
§ Mr. MulleyIn June 1974, the latest date for which full information is available in theDepartment of Employment Gazette, the figure, which includes those employed in the private sector, was estimated at 1,541,900 in full or part-time employment in England and Wales. About half were teachers.