§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many teachers were made redundant(a) voluntarily and (b) compulsorily, at primary, secondary and further levels in each year since 1990. [33310]
§ Mr. AncramThe information requested is not held centrally and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to what extend schools with similar enrolments can employ differing numbers of teachers under present financial arrangements for schools. [33311]
§ Mr. AncramThe employment of teaching staff is a matter for the board of governors of each school with a delegated budget to decide, within the constraints of the school's annual budget allocation.