§ Mr. Maxtonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many of Her Majesty's inspectorate who are to be involved in the inspection of colleges of education in Scotland have been employed in that sector; in what capacity they were employed; for how long; and when they were so employed.
§ Mr. Allan StewartAny member of Her Majesty's inspectorate in Scotland may be involved in the inspection of colleges of education. The inspectorate currently includes 30 officers who have been employed as members of academic staff in colleges of education in Scotland, for periods ranging from one year to 10 years, during the period 1960 to 1983.