§ Mr. McCuskerasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many teachers in Nothern Ireland had deductions made from their salaries for unauthorised absence during the month of May; and how many had sick leave during the month of May compared with May 1980.
§ Mr. John PattenThe information about unauthorised absences is not yet available and I shall write to the hon. Gentleman as soon as possible. The details of sick leave could be supplied only at disproportionate cost.