§ Mr. Bill WalkerTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to ensure regional councils have consultative machinery with teachers which reflects the constitution of the Scottish Joint Negotiating Committee.
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 3 December 1990]: Consultative machinery at local level is a matter for regional and islands councils in consultation with the bodies representing teachers. It clearly makes sense to take into account the composition of national negotiating machinery for teachers when determining the local arrangements.