HC Deb 18 May 1950 vol 475 c1373
21. Mr. Peart

asked the Minister of Education what guidance his Department gives to local education authorities on the question of teachers' fees from broadcasting.

Mr. Tomlinson

This is not a matter on which it would be appropriate for the Ministry to give guidance to local education authorities.

Mr. Peart

Is my right hon. Friend aware that I have been informed that it has been the practice of some local authorities to claim back these fees; and is that not rather mean of the authorities in question?

Mr. Tomlinson

The contract of the teacher is between the local authority and the teacher himself, and this is therefore a matter for the local authority.