§ Mr. Stephen Rossasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what further action she proposes taking to try to avoid a complete breakdown in relationships with the Association of University Teachers; and if she will now permit its claim to go to arbitration.
§ Mr. OakesMy Department does not negotiate directly with the Association of University Teachers; it negotiates with a committee representing the joint interests of the university authorities and the university teachers. This committee has not asked for a claim to be submitted to arbitration.