Current status: Answered by Nicol Stephen on 26 March 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will clarify the position in the McCrone agreement in relation to promoted posts for teachers and the advice that it gave to local authorities on the implementation of the agreement.
The agreement A Teaching Profession for the 21st Century sets out an improved and simplified career structure for all teachers which is being implemented through the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers. This committee includes representatives from COSLA, the teacher organisations and the Scottish Executive. It meets regularly to ensure effective implementation of the agreement.