HC Deb 29 June 1982 vol 26 c267W
Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the present number of qualified teachers registered as unemployed in Wales; what were the corresponding figures for the past 10 years; and if he will a statement.

Mr. Michael Roberts

The latest available information relates to March 1982 and is as follows:

Qualified teachers registered as unemployed
Numbers
March 1982 1,566
March 1981 1,067
March 1980 882
March 1979 906
March 1978 835
March 1977 452
March 1976 290
March 1975 121
March 1974 115
March 1973 145

Note: The category includes secondary, primary, pre-primary and special education teachers.