asked the Minister of Education whether he will make a further statement on his campaign to encourage women teachers to return to teaching.

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 9th November, to which I have nothing to add at present.

asked the Minister of Education what consultations he has had since 1st November, 1961, about the negotiating machinery for teachers' salaries; and what further consultations he proposes to have before the end of the year.

Some informal consultation has taken place and I am proposing talks with both local authority and teacher associations before the end of the year.