§ Mr. Dempseyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many teachers in further education in Scotland under the grade of head of department are 60 years of age or over and will be adversely affected by the non-implementation of the second part of the Houghton Report.
§ Mr. William RossIt will be for education authorities, subject to any guidance which may be given by the Scottish Teachers Salaries Committee, to determine which teachers, whether over or under 60 years of age, should occupy any posts which are regraded as and when the second part of the Houghton Report is implemented.