§ 47. Mrs. Hartasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many techers with English degrees and with over five years' teaching experience outside Scotland have been refused permission to teach, while awaiting further training, by the Reference Panel of the General Teaching Council; and in what subjects.
Mr. Edward TaylorI regret that this information is not readily available. My right hon. Friend has written to the right hon. Lady about the particular case that she brought to his notice.
The responsibility for registration and conditional registration rests with the General Teaching Council: the reference 367W panels are of course concerned only with the temporary appointment of unqualified staff.