§ Mr. Wrightasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will ensure that the General Teaching Council takes into account the availability in Scotland of teachers with qualifications obtained furth of Scotland who are willing to teach if their qualifications are given recognition.
§ Mr. RossThe General Teaching Council is prepared to consider applications for exceptional recognition from teachers who did not receive their training in Scotland. I am sending the hon. Member a copy of the "Statement of Principles for Exceptional Admission to the Register of Teachers" that the Council published in March, 1968.