§ 28. Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many teachers will qualify in 1982; and how many he expects will obtain jobs as teachers.
§ Dr. BoysonNearly 18,000 people are expected to qualify as teachers in England and Wales in 1982. Of these, just over 16,000 are likely to seek teaching posts. On current hypotheses about the level of wastage from teaching there will be about 15,000 full-time vacancies at maintained schools. The actual number of vacancies and the proportion taken by the newly qualified will depend on local staffing policies.
§ 36. Mr. Edwin Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received from unions involved in the teaching profession about the present scheme for teachers who accept early retirement; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. BoysonMy right hon. Friend has received no such representations regarding the relevant provision of the teachers pension scheme.