HC Deb 24 November 1986 vol 106 c36W
Mr. Hardy

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what steps he is taking to improve the morale of those engaged in education.

Mrs. Rumbold

The main aim of the Department's policies is to improve standards in all sectors of education whilst at the same time making best use of the resources available. On 6 November, my right hon. Friend announced an additional £2.25 billion for education in 1987–88, including some £500 million for improving school teachers' pay and conditions of service. These policies should improve the morale of those engaged in the education service.