Women (Civil Service and Local Government Service) (Hansard, 27 January 1960)

HC Deb 27 January 1960 vol 616 c39W 39W

§ Mr. Callaghan
asked the Minister of Labour what percentage of teachers are women; and what percentage women represent of the non-industrial workers in the Civil Service and local government service, respectively.

§ Mr. Heath
On 1st October, 1959, 59.0 per cent. of teachers employed by local authorities in Great Britain were women. The corresponding figures for non-industrial workers in the Civil Service and in local government service were 32.6 per cent. and about 43 per cent. respectively.