§ 36. Mr. Sloanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if the committee he set up to inquire into the question of teachers' salaries have completed their work; and when is their Report likely to be published.
Mr. JohnstonI assume the hon. Member is referring to the National Joint Council composed of representatives of the education authorities and the teaching profession with a neutral chairman. The Council have not yet completed their consideration of scales of salaries for teachers, but they are aware of the urgency of the subject matter of their deliberations.
§ Mr. SloanIs my right hon. Friend aware that the Scottish teachers have very reluctantly refused to embark on any propaganda and have been waiting very patiently for this Report? Will my right hon. Friend do his best to hurry it up, so that teachers will know exactly how they stand with regard to the question of teachers' salaries?
Mr. JohnstonYes, Sir, that is true, but as my hon. Friend is aware, half the 18 council is composed of teachers' representatives, and the other half of representatives of the local authorities. I will certainly see that at the earliest possible moment a conclusion is reached.