HC Deb 22 May 1989 vol 153 cc369-70W
Mr. David Porter

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he expects local education authorities to begin paying the 1989–90 teachers' pay award to teachers.

Mrs. Rumbold

Many teachers are likely to receive their salary increases by the end of May.

Mr. David Porter

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he expects to sign the necessary orders to bring the 1989–90 teachers' pay award into operation.

Mrs. Rumbold

My right hon. Friend hopes to make the order by the end of May.