§ Mr. M. MacPhersonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the number of women teachers employed in Scottish schools in the session 1938–39; what percentage this was of the total teaching staff; and what are the corresponding figures for the session 1948–49.
§ Mr. WoodburnThe number of women teachers employed in public and grant-aided schools in Scotland on 31st March, 1939, was 20,210; this was 70 per cent, of the total number of teachers employed. At the beginning of October, 1948, the number of women teachers had risen to 21,727; but the percentage was the same as in 1939.