§ Mr. Hudson Daviesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the most recent available figure for deficiencies in the numbers of teachers of mathematics and science subjects in Wales.
§ Mr. Michael RobertsIn January 1980 there were 60 vacancies for full-time permanent appointments in maintained secondary schools in mathematics and physical sciences, including physics, chemistry and combined or integrated science. Figures are not available for other science subjects.
§ Mr. Ray Powellasked the Secretary of State for Wales what future arrangements he proposes for the training of teachers in Wales.
§ Mr. Michael RobertsMy right hon. Friend has no proposals at present to change the existing arrangements.
§ Miss Wrightasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will estimate the present shortfall in Wales of qualified schoolteachers in mathematics, physics, chemistry and foreign languages; and if he will estimate what improvement or deterioration he expects in the next year.
§ Mr. Michael RobertsThe most recent relevant figures available relate to vacancies for full-time teachers in January 1980.
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VACANCIES FOR FULL-TIME PERMANENT APPOINTMENTS IN MAINTAINED SECONDARY SCHOOLS Subject Number of vacancies Mathematics 30 Physics 11 Chemistry 10 Modern Languages 23 I cannot forecast the results of local education authorities' recruitment for these subjects in 1981.