§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what talks he has had with(a) other departments and (b) the First Secretary concerning teachers' pay; and if he will make a statement. [108956]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyI meet the First Secretary on a regular basis to discuss various issues including the importance of high standards of teaching in Wales. I have been involved in discussion with the National Assembly and the Department for Education and Employment on the implementation of the recommendations of the School Teachers Review Body in Wales.