Open University

HC Deb 17 April 1978 vol 948 cc25-7W

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representation

countries which pay interest on aid loans. The remaining 10 poorest countries with aid debts outstanding are repaying interest free loans.

I refer the hon. Gentleman to my reply to the hon. Member for Carshalton (Mr. Forman) and my hon. Friend the Member for Newham, South (Mr. Spearing) on 20th March—[Vol. 946, c. 970.]

he has received regarding the status of Open University degrees, in particular, the honours degree, as a qualification for teaching posts; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. McElhone

My right hon. Friend has received no recent representations about the status of an Open University degree as a qualification for a teaching post. There have been some representations about the salaries payable to teachers who are honours graduates of the Open University and these have been referred to the Scottish Teachers Salaries Committee, who have responsibility for such matters.