May I welcome the decision that the allocations are going out today because as the Minister is aware, it is unsatisfactory when allocations are late. Further to Deputy McCartan's question, could she inform the House what rates of pay are usually paid to adult literacy teachers and in line with what qualifications?

That seems to be a separate question.

Not really because——

The Chair decides these matters.

The chairman of the VEC must know that.

He is not so clear on these matters and is openly admitting it in this House. Has the Minister any information on file relating to the fact that adult literacy teachers are working without pay, but not to my knowledge? What is their rate of pay?

I do not have that information on the file but it is an interesting question and I will have my Department convey the information to the Deputy.