§ Mr. WrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the number of vacancies for teachers in (i) mathematics, (ii) history, (iii) English, (iv) sciences and (v) physical education in(a) Scotland, (b) Strathclyde and (c) Glasgow, for each year since 1974.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythInformation on vacancies for teachers is not available. Information on excesses and deficits of secondary school teachers is collected, and is published in an annual statistical bulletin. The most recent bulletin in the series is No 3/C1/1988, a copy of which was sent to the hon. Member. A copy is also held in the House of Commons Library.