§ Mr. G. M. Thomsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what progress is being made in the formulation of new training regulations for controlling entry into the Scottish teaching profession.
§ Mr. MaclayI have asked the bodies principally concerned for their observations on the main questions that arise. After their observations have been received, examined and discussed, I shall issue new regulations in draft.
§ Mr. G. M. Thomsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what training courses for serving teachers in the education of backward children are at present provided in Scotland; and how many teachers attended these last year.
§ Mr. MaclayOne hundred and thirty-seven serving teachers have so far enrolled for such courses to be conducted in the four main colleges this summer. Eleven teachers attended the corresponding course at Aberdeen College last July.