HC Deb 16 July 1984 vol 64 cc32-3W
Mr. Gareth Wardell

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many of Her Majesty's inspectors currently employed in Wales hold qualifications at post-graduate level gained in institutions of learning outside Wales.

Mr. John Stradling Thomas

There are 45 of Her Majesty's inspectors currently employed by our Department, of whom 12 hold qualifications at post-graduate level gained in institutions of learning outside Wales.

Mr. Gareth Wardell

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many of Her Majesty's inspectors currently employed in Wales have enjoyed full-time teaching experience outside Wales.

Mr. John Stradling Thomas

There are 45 of Her Majesty's inspectors currently employed by the Welsh Office, of whom 28 have full-time teaching experience outside Wales.

Mr. Gareth War

dell asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many of Her Majesty's inspectors currently employed in Wales have held previous full-time posts in industry.

Mr. John Stradling Thomas

There are 45 of Her Majesty's inspectors currently employed by our Department, of whom eight have held full-time posts in industry.

Mr. Gareth Wardell

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many of Her Majesty's inspectors currently employed in Wales have enjoyed full-time teaching experience outside the United Kingdom.

Mr. John Stradling Thomas

There are 45 of Her Majesty's inspectors currently employed by our Department, of whom three have full-time teaching experience outside the United Kingdom.

Mr. Gareth Wardell

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he is satisfied that Her Majesty's inspectors when visiting schools are adequately trained to advise headteachers and teachers on how to cope with the problems of solvent and drug abuse.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

Her Majesty's inspectors have the appropriate knowledge and experience to advise headteachers and teachers on educational considerations relating to solvent and drug abuse and would be able to advise where additional help could be sought on other aspects of the problem.