§ 11. Mrs. Knightasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will amend his regulations so that graduate teachers are paid graduate additions to salary whatever their age.
§ The Minister of State, Department of Education and Science (Mr. Edward Redhead)Any change in the provision which governs this matter is for consideration by the Burnham Committee in the first place.
§ Mrs. KnightDoes the Minister think it right that graduate teachers, having accepted the offer of posts at an advertised salary, should receive the nasty shock upon receiving their first salary cheques of finding that they have not been given the promised salary? Would he not agree that if graduate teachers are thought to be inferior, because of their age, they should be told that they are not eligible for the proper salary?
§ Mr. RedheadI am conscious of the point to which the hon. Lady draws attention, but it would be improper for me to comment on it in detail at the moment, in as much as it is a matter which is negotiable between the parties on the Burnham Committee.