§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland for what subjects in secondary schools in Strathclyde the regional council is experiencing difficulty in recruitment of teachers; and what representations he has received from and action he has taken with the colleges of education and the General Teaching Council.
§ Mr. Allan StewartWhile there are a range of continuing discussions on this matter, my right hon. Friend has received no specific representations from Strathclyde regional council, the colleges of education or the General Teaching Council for Scotland about difficulty in recruiting subject teachers for secondary schools at the start of session 1983–84. Any difficulties which may arise will be considered in the context of the discussions which take place annually with the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities and other bodies on intake to teacher training courses in the ensuing session.