§ Mr. Willeyasked the Minister of Education how many teachers joined schemes covered by the Teachers' Superannuation Acts during the school years 1957–58, 1958–59, 1959–60, and 1960–61; and how many of them had previously been members of such superannuation schemes.
§ Sir D. EcclesSuch information as I have is given below and is available only in respect of the financial years 1957–58 and 1958–59. I am writing to the hon. Member to explain the difficulties involved.
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NUMBERS OF TEACHERS ENTERING CONTRIBUTORY SERVICE UNDER THE TEACHERS (SUPERANNUATION) ACTS Financial Year Men Women 1957–58 … … New entrants … … 6,709 New entrants … … 10,982 Re-entrants … … 1,187 Re-entrants … … 5,175 1958–59 … … New entrants … … 8,474 New entrants … … 11,915 Re-entrants … … 1,456 Re-entrants … … 6,287 Notes:
(1) The Figures relate to all teachers in contributory service (including, as well as maintained primary and secondary schools, further education establishments, youth clubs, teachers in certain independent schools, etc.) except teachers under the 1926 Scheme for independent schools.
(2) "New entrants" includes teachers with previous contributory service who have withdrawn their superannuation contributions and have not repaid them within the financial year.