§ Mr. Ancramasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what reductions have been made in administrative staff in education authorities in Scotland since 3 May 1979.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherInformation about the number of education authority staff engaged on administration is not available centrally. The number of education authority staff other than lecturers and teachers rose from 42,407 in June 1979 to 42,855 in December 1979—both figures full-time equivalent ; these figures include, among others, janitors, cleaners, school meals staff, school auxiliaries, technicians and clerical staff, in addition to those engaged on administration as such.