HC Deb 17 February 2000 vol 344 c655W
28. Dr. Cable

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will make a statement on his latest discussions with teachers' professional bodies on performance-related pay. [109159]

Ms Estelle Morris

The Department for Education and Employment submitted detailed evidence on pay reform to the School Teachers' Review Body (STRB) last September. The STRB's Ninth Report was published on 1 February. The Secretary of State has initiated consultation with key stakeholders including teacher unions and employers on the STRB's recommendations. The consultation ends on 7 March and a further announcement will be made following this.