HC Deb 05 February 1969 vol 777 cc83-4W
25. Mr. Bence

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the latest figures of the numbers of teachers who have registered with the Teachers' Council for Education in Scotland.

46. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement about the number of teachers who have refused to register with the General Teaching Council as at the latest convenient date.

Mr. Millan

I understand from the General Teaching Council that to date 49,797 teachers have registered, that is to say 399 more than the figure for 28th January. I cannot, however, say how many of these new registrations are in respect of certificated teachers serving in the schools.

60. Mr. Dempsey

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what assessment he has made on the effect on school staffing of the regulations requiring teachers to register with the General Teaching Council; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Ross

The establishment of the Council is intended to enhance the general standing of the teaching profession and thus to improve recruitment and staffing.

Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is satisfied with the operation of the General Teaching Council; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Ross

I dealt with this matter on 28th January when the hon. Member for Perth and East Perthshire (Mr. MacArthur) asked a Question by Private Notice. I have nothing to add.—[Vol. 776, c. 1110–14.]

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what estimate he has made of the effect on school staffing of the regulation requiring teachers to register with the General Teaching Council; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Ross

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given today to my hon. Friend the Member for Coatbridge and Airdrie (Mr. Dempsey).

Mr. MacArthur

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many teachers, eligible for registration with the General Teaching Council, have not applied for registration.

Mr. Ross

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given today to my hon. Friends the Members for Dunbartonshire, East (Mr. Bence) and West Lothian (Mr. Dalyell).