§ Mr. Gallacherasked the Secretary of State for Scotland the number of local authorities in Scotland which have accepted the Government's recommendation regarding the salaries of school teachers serving in the Army; how many are making up the full salary, and how many are making up a percentage; whether he is aware that the Fife County Council has taken a decision against this recommendation; and will he make representations to this council with a view to a change of attitude towards teachers' salaries?
§ Mr. ColvilleOf the 35 education authorities in Scotland, four are making up the war service pay of teachers serving with His Majesty's Forces to the full 503W amount of their civil salary; 10 are making up to a percentage of the civil salary; and five are making up, in the case of some teachers, to the full extent, and in the case of others, to less than the full extent, of their civil salary. Of the remaining authorities, 12are considering each individual teacher's case; three have not yet made a decision; and I understand that the Fife education authority are exercising their powers to the extent of paying the employé's share of the superannuation contributions. As regards the last part of the Question, the hon. Member will appreciate that this matter lies within the discretion of education authorities.