HC Deb 15 June 1967 vol 748 cc134-5W
Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the present authorised establishment of teachers in Glasgow; how many teachers are employed; and how many of these are uncertificated.

Mr. Ross

At December, 1966 (the latest date for which figures are available) there were 7,220 teachers employed in education authority primary and secondary schools in Glasgow, of whom 447 were uncertificated. There is no authorised establishment as such.

Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the shortage of teachers in Scotland at the most recent date for which figures are available; and if he will give the comparable figures for Glasgow only.

Mr. Ross

At October, 1966 (the latest date for which figures are available) education authorities estimated that, for primary and secondary schools managed by them, they would require 3,667 teachers to fill vacancies, reduce oversize classes, replace uncertificated teachers and replace re-employed teachers over 70. The comparable figure for Glasgow only was 1,308.