§ 12. Mr. KeyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he intends to introduce a new system for the negotiation of teachers' pay and conditions.
§ Mr. Kenneth BakerThe Government hope to introduce new permanent machinery in time for the 1990 settlement.
§ Mr. KeyMy right hon. Friend will be aware that the vast majority in the teaching profession have reacted well to these radical reforms and are working the system. Will he give hope to teachers of good will who wish negotiating rights to be restored and say when he hopes to announce progress?
§ Mr. BakerI have set out the Government's proposals for a teachers' negotiating group and I have met the unions and the TUC. I expect to meet them again after Easter to 160 conduct further discussions. A wide range of views has so far been expressed and it may be difficult to reach agreement and unanimity on the matter.