§ Mr. F. Noel-Bakerasked the Minister of Education what steps he proposes to take to increase the number of teachers in schools in Swindon.
§ Sir D. EcclesI expect shortly to make known to local education authorities certain proposals for improving the general distribution of teachers.
§ Mr. F. Noel-Bakerasked the Minister of Education the number of teachers at State schools in the borough of Swindon, excluding head teachers and specialist 103W teachers; and what steps he is taking to reduce the proportion of pupils to teachers in these schools.
§ Sir D. EcclesIn January, 1956, there were 404 full-time assistant teachers of all kinds in primary and secondary schools in Swindon. I cannot readily distinguish the number of specialist teachers. As to the second part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Member to my Answer to his other Question.