§ Mr. SpearingTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what studies she has(a) commissioned and (b) evaluated in the last five years to assess the extent of early retirement of teachers in (i) primary and (ii) secondary schools from stress arising from their occupation; and what other measures she is taking to assess this problem. [8297]
§ Mr. Robin SquireNo studies have been commissioned or evaluated in the last five years. My right hon. Friend is currently considering this issue.
§ Mr. SpearingTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if she will list the statistics for the retirement of teachers eligible for retirement pensions from her Departmental scheme for each year since 1985, showing for each year(a) the total number each year and as a percentage of those in the schemes, (b) the total number aged (i) 50 to 55, (ii) 55 to 60 years and (iii) 60 to 65 and (c) the number and percentage retiring through voluntary or other redundancy or ill-health, respectively, indicating separately the figure for head teachers. [8296]
§ Mr. SquireThis information is not readily available. I shall write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.