§ 43. Sir M. Galpernasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make an additional payment to all certificated teachers serving in areas where there is a growing shortage of staff; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossA committee is being set up under the chairmanship of Dame Jean Roberts to look into the question of inducements to teachers to serve in areas of serious shortage. I should prefer to await its report.
§ 44. Sir M. Galpernasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if, as a step towards the immediate easing of the teacher shortage, he will pay teachers who are willing to teach after their retiring age the appropriate full salary scale in addition to the retirement pension; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossI am now examining as a matter of urgency all the possibilities which might help to reduce the shortage of teachers and I am looking closely at this particular question but I am not yet in a position to make a statement.