HC Deb 13 November 1973 vol 864 cc83-4W
Mr. Madel

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she will make a statement on the London allowance, following her recent meeting with the National Association of Schoolmasters.

Mr. St. John-Stevas

The Pay Board is to carry out a review of London allowances, including that for teachers. Meanwhile it is for the Burnham Committee to negotiate within paragraph 164 of the Price and Pay Code.

1973–74 to the latest available date; and if she will publish these figures county by county in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mrs. Thatcher

The first allocations under the new grant arrangements were made for the financial year 1972–73. Following is the information for 1972–73 and 1973–74 in respect of counties and county boroughs in Wales: