EXPERIENCED TEACHERS AND THE LMS FUNDING FORMULA

Early day motion 241, tabled 26 January 1999 by Stephen Hesford (Labour). Signed by 127 members.

That this House recognises the undesirable and unintended consequences of the local management of schools funding formula for schools on the employment prospects of older and experienced teachers; further recognises that many such teachers are discriminated against and are unable to secure long-term engagements; and calls for the Government to urgently review this situation.

Signatures by party: Labour 90, Liberal Democrat 19, Labour/Co-operative 7, Conservative 3, Plaid Cymru 2, UUP 2, DUP 1, Independent Labour 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UKUP 1.