§ Mrs. Wiseasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he is satisfied with the proportion of men entering primary school teaching; and, if not, what steps he is taking to encourage more male entrants.
§ Miss Margaret JacksonAbout one-sixth of the teachers entering primary school teaching in October 1973 were men. We are not seeking to increase this proportion at the present time. The majority of men student teachers opt for training courses directed towards secondary school teaching.