§ Mrs. FyfeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what proportion of teachers qualified to teach mathematics, physics and craft design and technology in Scotland are women; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe proportions in 1984 were: mathematics 0.30, physics 0.15, technical 0.002. Craft design and technology is not a recognised subject description in Scotland.
The Government's aim is to bring about an increase in the proportion of girls gaining qualifications relevant to careers in science and technology.