§ Mr. WallaceTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many of Her Majesty's inspectors of schools in Scotland have had teaching experience in primary schools of(a) 10 years or more and (b) less than 10 years; and what proportion of the total number of school inspectors have had any teaching experience in primary schools.
§ Mr. LangNineteen of Her Majesty's inspectors of schools have qualifications to teach in primary schools which represents 18 per cent. of the total number of inspectors whose duties include inspection in primary, secondary and special schools, further education, teacher education and community education. Of these, six have 379W more than 10 years' teaching experience in primary schools; seven have less than 10 years' teaching experience in primary schools; and six, although qualified to teach in primary schools, pursued teaching careers in other sectors of education for which they are also qualified. Nine have been head teachers of Scottish primary schools.
§ Mr. WallaceTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many of Her Majesty's inspectors of schools in Scotland were appointed(a) after 1990, (b) between 1985 and 1989, (c) between 1980 and 1984 and (d) before 1980.
§ Mr. LangOf the 107 members of the schools inspectorate(a) 30 were appointed after 1990, (b) 27 between 1985 and 1989, (c) 19 between 1980 and 1984 and (d) 31 before 1980.