§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what the forecast rise in teachers' pay will be for 2003–04 in(a) real and (b) cash terms. [3927]
§ Mr. TimmsNo such forecast has been made. The level of teachers' pay in 2003–04 will be subject to recommendation by the School Teachers' Review Body (STRB) and consultation before a decision is reached. It will need to take account of affordability, recruitment and retention, and other factors that will apply at the time.