Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if teachers of the Protestant faith can be appointed to schools controlled by the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools; and if he will make a statement about fair employment practices in controlled schools. [14844]
§ Mr. AncramTeachers of the Protestant faith can be appointed to schools controlled by the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools. Fair employment legislation does not, however, apply to teachers in any schools but does apply to non-teaching staff in all schools. Education and library boards have in place an equal opportunities policy statement which is used by controlled schools for their non-teaching staff and are presently preparing a statement to be used by controlled schools for their teaching staff.