HC Deb 10 December 1969 vol 793 cc125-6W
Mr. Gregor Mackenzie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many full-time registrars have been appointed in secondary schools; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Ross

In January, 1969 there were 79 full-time administrative assistants, including registrars, employed in education authority secondary schools in Scotland. This was 25 more than in January, 1968. I hope that, as resources permit, education authorities will extend the policy of relieving head teachers and other teaching staff of administrative duties so that they may have more time for their professional duties.