§ Mr. Pardoeasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science to what extent he expects that the implementation of the decisions on university dons' pay will lead to an increase in the numbers teaching in universities compared to those engaged in research.
§ Mrs. Shirley WilliamsI can make no such estimate because the great majority of academic staff combine teaching with research.
§ Mr. Pardoeasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether the discretionary payments to grades below professor and the distinction awards to professors will be pensionable.
§ Mrs. Shirley WilliamsYes.