§ Dr. IddonTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what plans he has to report to Parliament the recommendations of the Independent Review Committee on Higher Education Staff Pay and Conditions. [55762]
§ Mr. MudieThe pay and conditions of staff in higher education are a matter for the employers. The Independent Review Committee was set up by the Universities and Employers Association (UCEA) to look into the framework for determining pay and conditions of service in the higher education sector. The Review Committee will report to UCEA and it will be for the employers and unions to respond to any recommendations.