§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) how many unemployed qualified teachers with qualifications in mathematics and technical subjects were registered at the most recent count;
(2) what assessment his Department has made recently of subject teacher shortages in Strathclyde and other education authority areas in Scotland.
§ Mr. McElhone:I shall write to my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what returns he has received of days lost through sickness among teaching staff in the past three years; and what discussions he has had concerning the level of such losses.
§ Mr. McElhone:Myrighthon. Friend does not receive returns of sickness among teachers, and he has had no discussions concerning the level of days lost through sickness.