§ Mr. Cordleasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what procedure is followed by his Department in the case of convictions against members of the teaching profession.
§ Mr. Denis HowellThe procedure followed in considering whether determination of a teacher unsuitable for employment as a result of conviction of a criminal offence or on grounds of some other form of misconduct, is set out in Circular 4/68, of which I am sending the hon. Member a copy. The teacher is notified in writing of the allegations against him and is given an opportunity to submit any explanations or representations he wishes, with references from other persons included, and to be interviewed by my officers.