Teachers' Emergency Training Scheme

HC Deb 16 December 1947 vol 445 cc321-2W

112. Mr. Rankin

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if the Emergency Scheme for the Training of Teachers is still in operation.

Mr. Woodburn

The number of candidates already accepted for training under the emergency scheme is sufficient in most categories, to meet the estimated needs of the schools, and the scheme is therefore virtually closed. Nevertheless candidates with the necessary national service will still be considered if they hold the academic qualification normally required for admission; if they propose to become teachers of physical education; or if they can show that they have been prevented from making earlier application.