HC Deb 02 May 1989 vol 152 c76W
40. Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what record is kept of those teachers who have left the profession; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Butcher

The database of teacher records, maintained by the Department to administer the teachers' superannuation scheme, contains a record of all teachers who have completed a course of initial teacher training in England and Wales or have ever taught there, whether or not they are currently teaching. The information held in respect of teachers not currently teaching consists of their name, sex, age, degree and teacher training qualifications and details of previous service (if any).