§ Lord James Douglas-Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether 400 lecturers will become unemployed in Scotland if the Government's Consultative Document on Colleges of Education is implemented.
§ Mr. McElhoneThis depends on decisions yet to be made about future numbers of college staffs, and on the extent to which any redundant lecturers seek and obtain other employment.
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what would be the total redundancy payments payable, if 400 lecturers in colleges of education in Scotland become unemployed in pursuance of Government policy.
§ Mr. McElhoneIt is not possible to provide this information at present, since the amount of compensation would depend upon the age, length of service and salary of each individual.