HC Deb 31 July 1947 vol 441 cc76-7W
66. Mr. Follick

asked the Minister of Education by what body part-time teachers are selected to conduct university and tutorial classes at adult educational institutions under L.C.C. control; what powers the exercises over the selecting body; what steps are taken to ensure adequate representation of the interests of the L.C.C. institutions affected; and what machinery exists to deal with disputes arising between the selecting body and these L.C.C. institutions.

Mr. Tomlinson

The selection of part-time lecturers and tutors is made by the appropriate committees of the university which are responsible for the arrangements in concurrence with the London County Council. I do not exercise powers over the selection except through the normal inspection of classes by His Majesty's inspectors. The London County Council take financial responsibility for these classes and are represented on the university committees concerned, but I am not aware that the institutions are directly represented. I know of no necessity for any special machinery for dealing with disputes between the University and the L.C.C. who control the institutions, and I am assured that no disputes have arisen.