§ Mr. Canavanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many teachers are employed in primary, secondary, and further education, respectively; and how many out of each total are in promoted posts.
§ Mr. William RossProvisional figures for September 1974 show 26,948 primary and 25,065 secondary school teachers in the employment of education authorities. Details of the numbers in promoted posts will not be available until early next year.
Four thousand one hundred and twenty-eight full-time teachers were employed in education authority further education colleges at December 1973 and, although precise information is not available, it is estimated that 20 per cent. to 25 per cent. held promoted posts.
§ Mrs. Bainasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what proportion of teachers in further education establishments in Scotland are graduates.
§ Mr. William RossIn December 1973, 39 per cent. of teachers employed whole-time in education authority further education establishments were graduates.
§ Mrs. Bainasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what proportion of teachers in Scottish schools is wholly or mainly occupied in non-teaching duties; and how this compares with the situation 10 years ago.
§ Mr. William RossThis information is not available.
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§ Mrs. Bainasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the average period of time taken for qualifications, including university degrees and postgraduate studies, for teachers in Scottish secondary schools.
§ Mr. William RossThis information is not available.
§ Mrs. Bainasked the Secretary of State for Scotland which education authorities in Scotland have resources centres for their teachers; and how this compares with 10 years ago.
§ Mr. William RossThis information is not available centrally.