§ Mr. James Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) when he expects to have a full complement of mathematics and science teachers in Lanarkshire;
(2) when he expects to have a full complement of technical teachers in Lanarkshire;
(3) when he expects to have a full complement of physical education teachers in Lanarkshire.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellThe recruitment of teachers in any area is the responsibility of the education authority. The national supply of teachers has steadily increased in recent years. For 347W comment on the prospects in different subject areas I would refer the hon. Member to chapter 9 of the report "Secondary School Staffing".
§ Mr. James Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he is taking to arrest the shortage of teachers in Lanarkshire.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellMy hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State for Health and Education has arranged to discuss the situation in Lanarkshire with representatives of the education authority.