§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if, in view of the linking of awards between the Burnham and Soulbury Committees, he will have discussions with the interested parties to bring about a merger; and, if not, why not.
§ Miss Margaret JacksonThe negotiating arrangements for the Soulbury staff are a matter for the employing authorities and the employees and not for my right hon. Friend. A merger of the Soulbury Committee with the Burnham Committees would not in any case be possible without legislation. The statutory Burnham Committees, as established under the Remuneration of Teachers Act 1965, can only consider the remuneration payable to teachers by local education authorities.