§ 90. Mr. Chetwyndasked the Minister of Education what plans he has to secure the net increase of about 5,000 teachers in 1958 necessary to meet the increased numbers of children in secondary schools.
§ Mr. Geoffrey LloydPrecise information is not yet available, but the net increase in the number of teachers in 1957 appears to have been just over 5,000. There is every reason to think that this rate of increase will at least be maintained, since 900 more students will complete their training in 1958 than in 1957.
§ 91. Mr. Chetwyndasked the Minister of Education whether he will make a statement on the better distribution of teachers in accordance with Circular 318.
§ Mr. Geoffrey LloydA final assessment of the scheme announced in Circular 318 is not yet possible, but there was undoubtedly a marked improvement in the distribution of teachers in 1957. I am continuing the scheme in 1958 for the reasons explained in Circular 333, of which I am sending the hon. Member a copy.
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