§ Mr. DafisTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what representations she has received regarding the posts of recently appointed university professors and their remuneration; and if she will make a statement. [382]
§ Mr. ForthMy right hon. Friend has received no such representations. As autonomous institutions, universities are free to determine the appointments of professorial staff and their remuneration. The nationally agreed minimum salary for professors from 1 April 1995 is £31,999.