§ 86. Lieut.-Colonel Liptonasked the Minister of Education what steps are being taken to provide teaching posts for 155 teachers in the London area who have recently completed their course under the Emergency Training Scheme.
§ 91. Mr. Gammansasked the Minister of Education if he is aware of the unemployment which exists amongst emergency trained students in the London area; and what steps he proposes to take to remedy this position.
§ 94. Captain Ryderasked the Minister of Education if he is aware that many of the teachers trained at Wandsworth 247W College are now faced with unemployment; and what action he is taking to find employment for them.
§ Mr. TomlinsonI am aware that some men students have found it difficult to obtain posts on the completion of their course. Following discussion with the National Advisory Council on the Training and Supply of Teachers, I am today giving to local education authorities generally information concerning the probable supply of teachers up to October, 1951, and advice that consideration should be given now to the early appointment of teachers against requirements for the school year as a whole. Copies of the Circular will be sent to the hon. Members for information.
§ 93. Mr. Maudlingasked the Minister of Education how many teachers have completed the emergency training course in the London area since 1st January, 1950; how many more are due to complete their course before the end of the current year; and what proportion of them will be able to secure an engagement on leaving their college.
§ Mr. TomlinsonThe answer to the first part is 815 men and 464 women. The answer to the second part is 126 men and 460 women. I expect that the very great majority of these will be able to secure appointments at the end of their college course.