HC Deb 12 February 1985 vol 73 c116W
Mr. Pawsey

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will estimate the total cost of meeting the National Union of Teachers current pay claim in full.

Sir Keith Joseph

The gross cost in 1985–86 of meeting the teachers' claim of a flat-rate increase of £1,200 for all teachers from 1 April 1985 would be some £600 million.