HC Deb 18 April 1978 vol 948 cc78-9W
37. Mr. Costain

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what action she is taking to improve appointments procedures and training for head teachers.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply that I gave to the hon. Member for Hove (Mr. Sainsbury) on 14th March 1978.—[Vol. 946. c. 131.]

39. Mr. Watkinson

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when she expects to receive the response of local authorities to the Green Paper "Education in Schools", in relation to the manner of appointment of head teachers.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

The Green Paper (Cmnd. 6869) invited authorities to consider their arrangements for securing the best possible appointments. It asked for no specific report, but my Department intends to discuss the matter with the authorities' associations and teachers' associations in the coming months.