§ Mr. H. Gourlayasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will state the number of teachers employed in Scotland and the total salary bill, exclusive of further education, for the latest financial year for which figures are available.
§ Mr. J. S. MaclayThe number of teachers employed whole-time in public and grant-aided schools in Scotland at 3rd October, 1960, was 38,367; the number of part-time teachers was 645. The salary bill for 1960–61, including superannuation and national insurance contributions, was approximately £42 million.