§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science why he has not yet authorised Devon county council to pay the teachers employed by the council the 6 per cent. increase in their salaries from 1 April; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. RumboldThe draft school teachers' pay and conditions document 1989 was issued for consultation on 27 April. Many teachers are likely to receive their salary increases by the end of May.