Mr. Fred Evansasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he is aware of the concern of the Association of Teachers in Technical Institutions over recent dismissals of staff and in particular at the lack of any right of appeal from such dismissals; and if he will introduce legislation to provide greater security and rights of appeal.
§ Mr. Edward ShortI have received representations from the Association of Teachers in Technical Institutions about recent dismissals from Guildford College of Design. On the question of legislation I refer my hon. Friend to my reply of 5th December last to my hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham, Perry Bar (Mr. Christopher Price).—[Vol. 774, c. 1827.]
Mr. Fred Evansasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what further reports he has received from Her Majesty's Inspectors on the work of the Guildford College of Art, in view of the recent reduction in staff resulting from the dismissal of seven full-time and 32 part-time teachers there.
§ Mr. Edward ShortHer Majesty's Inspectors have continued to keep in touch with the college and have discussed aspects of its work. They reported that there have been appointments of additional part-time staff, and intended148W appointments of additional full-time staff; and that lecturers from the business studies staff of the neighbouring technical college are helping in appropriate subjects.