HC Deb 17 December 1964 vol 704 cc119-20W
82. Mr. Hobden

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he plans to transfer a proportion of the cost of teachers' salaries to the National Exchequer.

Mr. M. Stewart

This proposal will be considered as part of the Government's current examination of local government finance.

85. Mr. Patrick Jenkin

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what increments are payable to teachers by virtue of their obtaining first and higher degree qualifications by full-time or part-time study, respectively.

Mr. Prentice

£100 per annum for a first degree and a further £120 if the degree is with first or second class honours. This further £120 per annum is also payable for a higher degree when the first degree is not with first or second class honours. The additions are payable whether the degree is obtained by full-time or part-time study.