26. The Earl of Dalkeithasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has for reducing the shortage of teachers; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossI am considering urgently all the possibilities that might help to reduce the shortage, including the encouragement of more married women to return to teaching and the fullest use of the Special Recruitment Scheme.
§ 41 Mr. Clark Hutchisonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether, with a view to reducing the shortage of teachers in Scotland, he will now enable suitable retired teachers to return to duty on full pay and pension.
§ Mr. RossI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to my hon. Friend, the Member for Glasgow, Shettleston (Sir M. Galpern) on 25th November.