§ 51. Mrs. Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent representations he has received against the employment by Lanarkshire Education Authority of unqualified teachers after they were found unfit by the reference panels; and what reply has been sent.
§ Mr. MillanMy right hon. Friend has received representations from the Educational Institute of Scotland, the Scottish Secondary Teachers' Association and the General Teaching Council. I have since met representatives of Lanarkshire Edu- 85W cation Authority and have been given by the authority satisfactory assurances about its future procedure in this matter.