HC Deb 11 March 1969 vol 779 c264W
Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total number of teaching posts in Scottish local authority schools in December, 1967; and what was the total at the most recent date for which figures are available.

Mr. Ross

In December, 1967, there were 38,421 full-time certificated teachers in these schools. Education authorities then estimated that they needed an additional 3,842, making a total estimated requirement of 42,263. More recent figures are not available.