§ 80. Mr. Hoyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what reply he has sent to the teachers in Leith Academy Secondary School in answer to their petition regarding the proposed salary scales of male technical teachers.
§ 83. Mr. Rankinasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware of the widespread discontent amongst male technical teachers at his proposal to reduce the maximum salary by £50 per annum for all new entrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
§ 86. Mr. Willisasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what reply he has made to the representations of the staff of Niddrie Marischal School concerning the Draft Teachers' Salaries (Scotland) Amendment No. 2, Regulations, 1955.
§ Mr. J. StuartI have received a considerable number of representations, including representations from teachers in Leith Academy and Niddrie Marischal School, on the changes in the scales for teachers of non-academic subjects proposed in the draft Regulations published on 23rd June. I will, in accordance with with normal practice, consider all these representations and discuss them with the National Joint Council before making Regulations and laying them before Parliament.