§ Mr. Frank FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what proportion of teachers in work are due to retire in the next(a) five years, (b) 10 years and (c) 15 years. [8029]
§ Mr. Timms[holding answer 15 October 2001]: In March 2000, 5.9 per cent. of full-time regular teachers in the maintained schools sector in England were aged 55–59, and will reach the retirement age of 60 during the next five years. 23.5 per cent. were aged 50 to 59, and will reach age 60 during the next 10 years. 44.5 per cent. were aged 45–59, and will reach age 60 over the next 15 years. The Department takes teacher demographic changes into account when setting annual initial teacher training targets.