§ Mr. Ellisasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will recommend to Welsh local education authorities a uniform practice in respect of releasing teachers and other members of staff who wish to attend party political conferences during term time, together with advice on their remuneration while absent for such a reason.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasNo. The granting of special leave of absence to teachers or other staff members is a matter for the local education authorities, as employers, to decide at their discretion.