HC Deb 31 March 1955 vol 539 cc528-9
13. Mr. K. Robinson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is aware that the scale of salaries for university teachers announced by him last November is not being fully implemented; and if he will make a further statement.

Mr. H. Brooke

So far as I am aware, university teachers have been given increases in salary as from 1st October, 1954, within the limits permitted by the statement which my right hon. Friend made on 16th November, and for which Parliament has provided additional funds. If the hon. Member has information to the contrary, perhaps he will kindly let me have it, and I will make inquiries.

Mr. Robinson

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that the maximum salary for pre-clinical lecturers, for example, was given by the Chancellor as £1,400 a year and that the University Grants Committee has stated that it is only prepared to provide funds for a maximum of £1,200 a year? In those circumstances, will he get in touch with the University Grants Committee and find out what has happened to the money?

Mr. Brooke

Now that the hon. Member has given an indication of what was in his mind, I will certainly look into the matter further.