HC Deb 17 October 1989 vol 158 c84W
17. Mr. Simon Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement on his policy towards teachers' pay and conditions.

Mr. MacGregor

The Government's policy is that teachers' pay should reflect the need to recruit, retain and motivate sufficient teachers of the right quality within what can be afforded.

32. Mr. Roy Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received concerning teachers' pay; and what action he proposes to take.

Mrs. Rumbold

My right hon. Friend has received a number of representations concerning teachers' pay. He announced the remit for the interim advisory committee's consideration of the 1990–91 pay settlement on 26 September.