HC Deb 14 June 1971 vol 819 c35W
Mr. James Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what are the salaries of tutors in teachers' training colleges in England and Wales; and if she will make a statement.

Mr. van Straubenzee

The following are the current salary scales negotiated by the Pelham Committee for the teaching staff of colleges of education in England and WalesAssistant Lecturers: £1,308—£1,520. Lecturers: £1,690—£2,325. Senior Lecturers: £2,325—£2,730. Principal Lecturers: £2,730—£3,080 + responsibility allowances between £132 and £750 per annum. Deputy Principals: Senior Lecturer or Principal Lecturer scale, + allowances ranging between £228 and £900 per annum according to the size of the college. Principals: Between £3,247 and £5,225 according to the size of the college. Staff serving in the London area receive an additional payment of £85 per annum.

The Pelham Committee is currently considering a claim by the teaching staff panel for increased salaries, to be effective from 1st April, 1971.