§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what additional amount would be paid to a qualified teacher at the starting point of grade 1 and to a qualified headteacher at the highest point of school group 14, respectively, if the current pay claim by teachers were accepted.
§ Sir Keith JosephThe teachers' current claim is that all teachers should receive the same increase of £1,200 pa from 1 April 1985.
§ Mr. Radiceasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the average salary of full-time primary and secondary school teachers, excluding heads and deputy heads, in maintained schools in England and Wales for each year since 1973, in current prices and constant 1983–84 prices.
§ Sir Keith JosephI shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.