§ 40. Mr. DUNCAN MILLARasked whether any steps have yet been taken 2366 to carry into effect the recommendations of the Craik Report as to the increase of teachers' salaries in Scotland; and whether any action has been taken by individual school boards to increase the scale of remuneration of teachers on the lines suggested in the Report?
§ Mr. MUNROSteps have already been taken to improve the salaries of teachers in Scotland. During the year ended 31st March last a Grant of £349,175 was distributed by the Scotch Education Department for the improvement of teachers' salaries, and, in addition, a sum of £101,493 was provided by school boards and managers from their own funds, making a total of £450,668. A number of the leading school boards have had under consideration the Report referred to by my hon. and learned Friend, and have framed new scales of salary in general accordance with the recommendations of the Committee, and even, in some cases, oh more liberal lines. Any further steps with regard to the Report must, I think, be deferred till a Bill establishing education authorities for wider areas and bringing the voluntary schools within the national system has become law.
§ Mr. MILLARIs the right hon. Gentleman prepared to consider the question of giving effect to the recommendations of the Craik Report at the same time as he is considering legislation dealing with education in Scotland?
§ Mr. PRINGLEWhen will the Bill referred to be introduced?