§ 1. Sir J. Langford-Holtasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is Her Majesty's Government's policy towards the introduction of salary inducements to attract teachers to areas of shortage; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CroslandThis is a matter for the Burnham Committee, which will be meeting on Tuesday.
§ 45. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he is aware that 4,000 civil servants in the salary range of £772-£2,761 per annum are to have wage and salary increases averaging 10 per cent. at an annual cost of £5.5 million; and whether he will give an assurance that he will now ensure that teachers' salaries are increased on a similar basis.
§ Mr. CroslandI assume my hon. Friend refers to the increases recently announced for some 40,000 professional and technical civil servants. These did no more than ensure that the Civil Service rates compare fairly with rates of pay generally in force as long ago as January, 1965. Teachers' pay, which was increased by an average of 13 per cent. in April, 1965, is a matter for the Burnham Committee.