§ Mr. Adam Hunterasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what action he proposes to take on the recommendations recently submitted to him by the General Teaching Council, including the proposal that men should be admitted to the three-year diploma course of training for primary school teachers.
§ Mr. RossThe Council has recommended that men should be admitted to the three-year college of education diploma course for primary school teachers, at present confined to women. As I have informed the Council, I intend to accept this recommendation and to proceed as soon as possible, in conjunction with the teacher training authorities, with the necessary practical arrangements for the admission of men. I have also accepted the Council's recommendations that the Schools (Scotland) Code and other relevant regulations should be re-expressed in due course in terms of registered as distinct from certificated teachers; and that registration should be on an annual basis at a fee of £1. I shall shortly be issuing draft regulations accordingly. On the problem of uncertificated teachers the Council has established a working party, a step which I have welcomed.