Teaching Profession

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Education and Science – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 6 May 1980.

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Photo of Mr Mark Carlisle Mr Mark Carlisle , Runcorn 12:00, 6 May 1980

The Department employs no teachers. The employment of teachers is a matter for the teachers' unions and the local education authorities. My hon. Friend commented on the £140 million. It appears that there was a factual error in Professor Clegg's report. It is by no means clear what effect, if any, that had on the recommendations that were eventually made.