HC Deb 30 May 1961 vol 641 cc23-4
29. Mr. G. M. Thomson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what further consideration he has given to the question of salary increases for Scottish teachers.

Mr. Maclay

I am considering my proposals in the light of the views expressed by the National Joint Council to deal with Salaries of Teachers in Scotlnad. I hope to write to the Council again in the near future.

Mr. Thomson

Since the views of the National Joint Council were an outright rejection, will not the right hon. Gentleman reconsider his proposals and put forward a more generous offer, and will he consider an improvement he might bring about in the atmosphere if he were to introduce legislation allowing the salary offered to be paid retrospectively?

Mr. Maclay

As the hon. Gentleman knows and as I said in my original reply, I am considering my proposals at the moment. I do not want to add to that statement. The Question of retrospection raises another and different issue.

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