HC Deb 06 December 1973 vol 865 cc458-9W
Mr. John Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is (a) the number of teachers in receipt of extra payments for teaching in designated schools in Lanarkshire and (b) the cost per year of operating the system of extra payments for teaching in designated schools in Lanarkshire.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

I will write to the hon. Member when the information is available.

Mr. John Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the present shortage of teachers in primary schools in Lanarkshire.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

The education authority's estimate is 37.