§ Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is satisfied that the supply of teachers will be adequate for the raising of the school-leaving age in 1970; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MillanThe Government intend to proceed with the raising of the leaving age in session 1970–71. I do not underestimate the difficulties, particularly over the supply of teachers, but the Government are making every effort to ensure that the provisions made by education authorities are adequate.