EDUCATION AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES DEPARTMENT

370 The Hon. I.F. EVANS (Davenport) (15 November 2011) (First Session). Does the administrative unit, known as the Department of Education and Children's Services (DECS), have 'employing authority' status, and if so—

(a) is DECS the employer of teachers appointed under the Education Act 1972; and

(b) is an educational officer appointed under the Education Act 1972 in a contract of service with the DECS?

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL (Cheltenham—Premier, Minister for State Development): I have been advised of the following:

This question has been referred to the Minister for Education and Child Development.