HC Deb 08 July 1986 vol 101 c145W
Mr. Meadowcroft

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what advice his Department has given to local education authorities on the contractual duties of teachers.

Mr. Chris Patten

The Department has not issued advice to local education authorities on teachers' contractual duties. The Government made clear in August 1985 that they wish to see progress towards a clear definition of the range of teachers' duties linked to their contracts of employment.