§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many male and female qualified applicants for places in teacher training colleges for the physical education course in 1966–67 and 1967–68; how many were accepted; and how many are currently in teacher training on a physical education course.
§ Mr. RossThe numbers accepted for training were:
The numbers of qualified applicants are not available because many apply before they obtain academic qualifications, some so qualified withdraw and some are rejected as physically or in other respects unsuitable. 184 men and 363 women are currently in training.
1966–67 1967–68 Men … … 71 76 Women … … 159 159