HC Deb 09 December 1948 vol 459 cc83-4W
Mr. Skinnard

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what increases, as a result of recent inquiry and negotiation, have been made in the salaries of primary and secondary teachers in Mauritius.

Mr. Creech Jones

The Legislative Council of Mauritius has recently been asked to sanction the following revision of salary scales in respect of secondary teachers in Mauritius. Education Officers Grade I: Existing scale £450 to £675; New scale £375 to £840. Education Officers Grade III: Existing scale £225 to £380; now extended to £450. Women Education Officers: Existing scale £375 to £562 10s.; now extended to £660. There has been no change in the salaries of primary teachers since my reply to the hon. Member's Question on 17th March