§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) when the arbitral hearing on teacher's pay took place; when the arbitrators made their recommendation known to the Government; when the Government propose to make public their response to the recommendations; if he intends to make a statement to the House; and if he will make a statement;
(2) if he will give an assurance that he will accept any pay award made to teachers as a result of arbitration.
§ Dr. BoysonThe arbitral hearings took place on 7 July for the primary and secondary school teachers and on 8 July for the further education teachers. No recommendations from the arbitral body have
Journey Number of staff travelling Approximate cost Number of days £ Visit French science institutions 1 400 3 Present prizes at English School, Paris 1 300 2 Attend UNESCO conference 4* 7,300 11 Attend EEC Ministers' conference 3 575 1 * Includes one local education authority officer. Three visits arc planned in the six months to 31 December.