HC Deb 16 December 1952 vol 509 cc179-80W
149. Mr. Grimond

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what teachers' organisations he has consulted while considering changes in the superannuation scheme.

Mr. Stuart

I have consulted the Educational Institute of Scotland which, since the Secondary Education Association was incorporated in it in 1917, has been recognised as the representative body for consultation with the teachers of Scotland. I regret that a minority of secondary teachers broke away from the Institute and formed a separate association in 1944, and it is my hope that the two bodies may come together again. I am satisfied that any change in the existing arrangements for consultation would not promote that object.