§ 25. Mr. Mathersasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will indicate how Scottish local authorities have dealt with the recommendation of the National Joint Council regarding war increases on teachers' salaries; whether he approves this recommendation; and whether he is taking steps to see it is uniformly applied?
§ The. Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. T. Johnston)I understand that Scottish education authorities generally are giving sympathetic consideration to the recommendation of the National Joint Council. Seventeen out of the 35 authorities have so far submitted for approval revised salary schemes giving effect to the recommendation, and other authorities are, no doubt, considering similar action; but I have no authority to require the uniform application of the recommendation.
§ Mr. MathersDoes not the right hon. Gentleman consider that, in view of the variation among the different authorities, it is time that something were done at least to make an endeavour to put these matters upon a uniform basis, not only with regard to teachers, but other workers as well?
§ Mr. JohnstonThat is another matter, apart from the Question on the Paper.