HC Deb 11 June 1968 vol 766 c2W
Mr. Fortescue

asked the Minister of Health how many vacancies there are for qualified teachers of the mentally handicapped in adult training centres and junior training centres, respectively.

Mr. Snow

At 30th September, 1967, there were in training centres 74 vacancies for teachers of mentally handicapped adults and 83 for teachers of mentally handicapped children.

Mr. Fortescue

asked the Minister of Health how many students are receiving full-time training on the courses run in the present academic year under the aegis of the Training Council for Teachers of the Mentally Handicapped.

Mr. Snow

About 460 students on courses approved by the Council.