§ Sir J. Mellorasked the President of the Board of Education whether there has been any increase in the number of conscientious objectors employed as teachers in State-aided schools during the past 12 months; and what safeguards there are against an increase in the future?
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§ Mr. RamsbothamI have no information as regards the first part of the Question. As regards the second part, the appointment of teachers is the responsibility of the local education authorities or governing bodies of schools, as the case may be.