§ 75. Mr. WATTasked the Secretary for Scotland what action he proposes to take to bring the salaries of Catholic teachers in Scotland up to the limit of a living wage during the time which will elapse before the new Education Act comes into operation?
§ The SECRETARY for SCOTLAND (Mr. Munro)As my hon. and learned Friend is doubtless aware, considerable sums were expended last year from moneys at the disposal of the Scottish Education Department in making Grants in aid of the salaries of teachers in Scotland, including teachers in Catholic schools. Similar Grants are being paid during the current year. In addition, a sum has been set aside for the special purpose of minimising as far as may be possible inequalities of salary scales as between school boards and other managers in the 3423 same district by giving special help, on conditions, to boards and managers whose teachers are in receipt of salaries considerably below the average. This special Grant refers to all schools, Catholic and non-Catholic alike, but in the circumstances Catholic schools may be expected to derive the greatest benefit. I am sending my hon. Friend a copy of the relative Minute.