HC Deb 25 May 1976 vol 912 cc193-4W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many children are in special schools; and how many teachers are employed in this sector of education.

Mr. McElhone

In January 1975 there were 12,402 children in special schools and classes. The number of teachers employed in special education was 1,217—full-time equivalent.

Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his estimate of the number of additional teachers who will be recruited to the special school sector in the autumn of this year.

Mr. McElhone

This is a matter for education authorities as employers to determine, but I would not expect any major increase in the number of teachers employed in special education next session.