HC Deb 08 July 1980 vol 988 cc109-10W
44. Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many vacancies existed for qualified teachers of mathematics and science at the most recent date for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Macfarlane

In January 1980 local authorities reported unfilled vacancies for 599 mathematics teachers and 597 teachers for the physical sciences.