§ Mr. Swinglerasked the Parliamentary Secretary for Science if he will make a statement in detail of the qualifications and present employment of the 518 persons engaged on geological research, and the methods by which geologists are recruited for such work.
§ Mr. Denzil FreethThe figure quoted by the hon. Member relates to the total number of geological staff employed in the Geological Survey and other official bodies in this country and not to the Research Councils alone, as I regret I stated inaccurately to the hon. Member on 28th May. The following table shows details of qualifications and present employment.
engaged in undergraduate teaching work an hourly rate similar to that paid by local education authorities for evening institute classes.
§ Mr. Denzil FreethNo. This is a matter to be decided by each university or college in the light of its own particular circumstances.