§ 57. Mr. Tinkerasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education whether he has considered the resolution from the National Union of School Teachers asking him to consider the salaries paid to uncertificated and supplementary teachers of 20 years' service; and what he intends to do in answer?
Mr. LindsayMy Noble Friend has received a copy of the resolution to which the hon. Member refers. The scales of salary for uncertificated teachers are a matter for the consideration, in the first instance, of the appropriate Burnham Committee. As regards supplementary teachers, the matter is one for the consideration of the local education authorities employing these teachers.
§ Mr. TinkerWould the hon. Gentleman be willing to receive a deputation who could put up a very good case, and might it not be of advantage if he could give them some advice?
Mr. LindsayThe matter was reviewed in 1936, but I would certainly listen to any representations from the hon. Gentleman.
§ Mr. HannahIs not this matter of considerable importance from the educational point of view?