HC Deb 24 October 1968 vol 770 cc328-9W
58. Mr. Ronald Bell

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he is satisfied that the requirement of all existing British universities for teaching staff can be filled by persons suitable for such appointments; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

I have no reason to think that in general universities are unable to recruit adequate numbers of suitable academic staff. It is important that the selection of staff shall be left to the universities who appoint them.