§ Mr. Maclennanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will appoint an independent body to review the level of teachers' salaries and to make recommendations to Her Majesty's Government.
§ Mr. Allan StewartMy right hon. Friend has recently met representatives of the teachers and of the employing authorities to discuss the request for an independent review of Scottish teachers' salaries. He hopes to be in a position to announce a decision shortly, taking account of these discussions and of the other representations that have been submitted to him.