asked the Minister for Education whether he is aware that there is grave disappointment at the very long delay in dealing with the proposals for revised salaries for teachers and clerks of vocational education committees put forward by the vocational education officers' organisation, and if he will state when he proposes to make a decision in the matter.

All I can say about this matter at present is that it is under active consideration and that my desire is to arrive at a decision at the earliest possible moment.