§ Mr. RedwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what plans he has to(a) increase and (b) widen the geographical area of payments of London weighting to teachers. [146368]
§ Ms Estelle MorrisTeachers' pay arrangements, including London area allowances, are based on recommendations made by the independent School Teachers' Review Body. They are due to report at the end444W of this month and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State will conduct a statutory consultation before implementing any changes.