§ Mr. Wrightasked the Secretary of State for Scotland why he has not published the Working Party Report on the future recruitment and training of teachers of technical subjects in Scotland which was prepared two years ago by the Committee presided over by the Director of Education for the City of Aberdeen; why he has now published proposals less favourable to the development of technical education in Scottish schools; and why he has given the profession so little time to discuss these proposals.
§ Mr. RossBoth the Report and my proposals were circulated to the employer and teacher interests concerned. My proposals represent a constructive attempt to solve a long standing problem on which views a re deeply divided and are designed to encourage technical education. All the interests consulted have been given over two months in which to comment; none has complained about the time allowed.