§ Sir E. GRAHAM-LITTLEasked the Prime Minister if the Government will be willing to add to the reduction in the cut of teachers' salaries to not more than 10 per cent. the further concessions of modification of the date of operation of the cut, so as to give those concerned the opportunity to make arrangements to meet it, payment by two or more instal- 1480W ments where desired, recognition of pensions to be undisturbed by the cut, and give assurances that the duration of the cut shall not exceed the duration of the emergency which calls for special measures?
§ Sir D. MACLEANAs regards the first and second parts of the question, the Government cannot undertake to make any further concessions which would involve an increased charge on the Exchequer. As regards the third part of the question, the position will be reviewed as and when the financial position of the country permits.
1481W
§ Mr. STRAUSSasked the President of the Board of Education what was the average salary received by teachers in secondary schools in 1930?
§ Sir D. MACLEANOn 31st March, 1930, the average rates of salary for all teachers in grant-aided secondary schools were: men, £424; women, £322; men and women, £373.