§ 81. Commander Maitlandasked the Minister of Education how many women and men teachers are teaching in infant schools at the last convenient date; and how many more are required.
§ Mr. TomlinsonIn January, 1947, about 27,400 women were teaching in infants' departments. There were also152W some 21,000 women teaching infants' classes in junior and all-age departments. I shall shortly be issuing a circular setting out in as much detail as possible the estimated requirements and supply of teachers for the next five years.
84. Mrs. Manningasked the Minister of Education whether his committee on the recruitment and supply of teachers for infants' schools has yet reported; and what were the terms of the report.
§ Mr. TomlinsonThe Interim Committee for Teachers has given and will continue to give me advice on this and similar problems.