HC Deb 13 January 1988 vol 125 c291W
Mrs. Fyfe

To 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 Forsyth

The 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.

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