Teachers (Lanarkshire)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 21 November 1973.

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Photo of Mr Hector Monro Mr Hector Monro , Dumfriesshire 12:00, 21 November 1973

I accept what the hon. Gentleman says. The situation is due largely to maldistribution. But within an authority area it is for the authority to try to come to some understanding with the teachers, even for temporary movements to schools in the greatest need. These are points which, along with any other inducements such as housing, I shall discuss with the authority next month.