§ Sir E. Graham-Littleasked the Minister of Education if she will inquire into the case, details of which have been submitted to her, of a graduate of London University who started in a teaching post in November, 1945, and applied for an increase in salary, justified by his qualifications, but has received no satisfaction although a letter from her Department last February promised that a further communication would be sent; and if she will expedite an answer.
§ Miss WilkinsonThe matter concerns the recognition for salary purposes of previous teaching service in India which, subject to certain conditions, lies within the discretion of the employing authority. My Department has received letters from the teacher concerned and from his headmaster and, within the last 10 days, an inquiry from the local education authority. The position is being explained fully to the authority by letter.