§ Sir M. Galpernasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many teachers on average emigrate each year from Scotland, and how many inquiries he has received from those thinking of returning.
§ Mr. Ross:I do not have information about the numbers of teachers emigrating each year from Scotland, but 189 teachers who withdrew their superannuation contributions during 1967 were understood to have gone abroad. A few inquiries were received by my Department last year from teachers thinking of returning to Scotland. I would expect such teachers more often to apply direct to an education authority.
28Wdate and on the same date in each of the past five years; and if he will also give the distribution by milk marketing board areas.
§ Sir M. Galpernasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if, in view of the grave shortage of teachers, he will send an official team to North America, with a view to inducing and helping teachers to return to teaching in Scotland.