Written question asked by Damian Green (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2003. It was answered by David Miliband (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2003 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how many vacant deputy head teacher posts existed in (a) primary schools, (b) secondary schools and (c) special schools in each year since 1997, broken down by local education authority; and if he will express the figures as a percentage of the total number of head teachers. - Will write. ( Letter in Library Dep 03/2482).

Answer: Mr. Damian Green: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many vacant deputy head teacher posts existed in (a) primary schools, (b) secondary schools and (c) special schools in each year since 1997, broken down by local education authority; and if he will express the figures as a percentage of the total number of head teachers. [133680] Mr. Miliband: I am unable to provide the information requested before the House prorogues. I will write to the hon. Gentleman with the information and place a copy of my letter in the Library.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 413 c1495W;413 c1491W; 133680
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Headteachers Primary education Schools Special educational needs Secondary education Vacancies
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk