§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what steps he is taking to harmonise(a) pay rates and (b) pay scales between teachers in schools and further education, and if he will make a statement. [90696]
§ Mr. MilibandFurther education colleges are independent corporations responsible for determining the pay and conditions of their staff. Therefore, it is not for the Government to harmonise FE and school teacher pay scales.