HC Deb 27 November 1980 vol 994 c176W
Mr. Lyell

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if it is his policy that the level of representations of trade unions in the Burnham committee should reflect as far as possible the level of membership in unions representing members of the teaching profession; and if he will make a statement.

Dr. Boyson

My right hon. and learned Friend considers that numbers of members in employments within the purview of the Burnham committees are important, but not paramount.