101. Lieut. - Commander Hutchisonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will now make a statement about the committee which he proposes to set up to investigate the shortage of teachers of mathematics and science.
§ Mr. Malcolm MacPhersonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will now state the terms of reference of the committee to be appointed to inquire into the supply of teachers of science and mathematics; and whether he will give the names of the Chairman and the other members of the committee.
§ Mr. J. StuartThe terms of reference of the committee will be to consider and to report on the causes and effects of the present and prospective shortages of teachers of mathematics and science in Scottish secondary schools and to suggest remedies. I am glad to say that Sir Edward Appleton, Principal of Edinburgh University, has agreed to be Chairman and I hope to announce the names of the other members shortly.