HC Deb 31 January 1989 vol 146 cc141-2W
Mrs. Margaret Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many teaching staff vacancies in Scottish colleges of education have been filled by permanent appointment in the academic session 1987–88 and in session 1988–89 to date.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

The number of teaching staff vacancies in the colleges filled by temporary secondments is as follows:

(a) from primary schools (b) from secondary schools
Academic session 1987–88 12 14
Academic session 1988–89 (to date) 13 15
Mrs. Margaret Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many teaching staff vacancies in Scottish colleges of education have been filled by temporary secondments from(a) primary, and (b) secondary schools in the academic session 1987–88 and in session 1988–89 to date.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

Among teaching staff for teacher training courses, nine vacancies in session 1987–88 and so far 13 vacancies in session 1988–89 have been filled by permanent appointment.