HC Deb 20 November 1979 vol 974 cc114-5W
30. Mr. Hal Miller

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the position on the salary claim of university teachers.

45. Dr. Hampson

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what are the reasons for the delay in responding to the proposals of the Association of University Teachers on the salaries of academic staff.

Mr. Mark Carlisle

The university teachers' salary claim has necessarily to be considered in the light of cash limits for universities and the Government's general plans for public expenditure. A meeting of the negotiating committee will be arranged as soon as possible.

Mr. Coleman

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received regarding the settlement of the university teachers' pay claim; and if he will make a statement.

Dr. Boyson

My right hon. and learned Friend has received 391 letters on this subject. A response to the university teachers' salary claim has to be considered in the light of the Government's general plans for public expenditure and, in particular, the proposed cash limit for universities. A meeting of the negotiating committee is being arranged as soon as possible.