HC Deb 21 July 1980 vol 989 c45W
Mr. Barry Jones

asked 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. Boyson

The 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

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Visit French science institutions 1 400 3
Present prizes at English School, Paris 1 300 2
Attend UNESCO conference 4* 7,300 11
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