HC Deb 21 June 1984 vol 62 cc225-6W
Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what Government contributions will be granted towards the settlement of the teachers' pay dispute.

Sir Keith Joseph

Public expenditure plans for 1984–85 allow for an increase in teachers' salaries in line with the Government's general policy for public sector pay. There is no question of additional resources being made available to local authorities to finance a higher pay settlement for teachers.