HC Deb 14 October 1968 vol 770 cc38-9W
Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what will be the appeal procedure available to teachers who may be dismissed from positions of responsibility in primary or secondary schools or refused employment on the grounds that they are not registered with the General Teaching Council.

Mr. Ross

It would be open to a certificated teacher to appeal to the Secretary of State against dismissal under section 85 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1962. Other teachers would have no such right nor would any teacher, certificated or otherwise, have a right of appeal against a decision by an education authority to refuse employment.

Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what advice has been given to local authorities on the question of the eligibility for promotion of qualified teachers who have not registered with the General Teaching Council.

Mr. Ross

None.