HC Deb 18 March 1970 vol 798 cc131-2W
62. Mr. Wright

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many students now in training in Scottish colleges of education are taking courses designed to equip them to teach 15- and 16-year olds.

Mr. Millan

There is no special qualification to teach 15 and 16 year olds. At November, 1969, 3,623 students were in college of education courses leading to a secondary teaching qualification. In addition, 480 students in the earlier stages of B.Ed. courses were as yet uncommitted on whether to train for secondary or primary teaching, or both.