HC Deb 07 April 1955 vol 539 cc124-5W
32. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Education whether he has yet received the Report of the Burnham Committee on equal pay; and whether he will make a statement.

Sir D. Eccles

I have informed the Burnham Committee that I approve its recommendations for the introduction of equal pay by seven annual stages, begining on 1st May.

34. Mr. Awbery

asked the Minister of Education what he estimates would be the cost to the Exchequer and local authorities, respectively, of implementing the principle of equal pay for women teachers next year.

Sir D. Eccles

About £8.5 million to the Exchequer and about £5.7 million to the local authorities.

Sir F. Medlicott

asked the Minister of Education if he will now make a further statement on the question of equal pay in the teaching profession.

Sir D. Eccles

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given today to the hon. Member for Sunderland, North (Mr. Willey).