Friend was being heckled by the Liberal Democrat spokesman during that question, I must point out to the House that performance-related pay applies also at senior management team, deputy and head levels. More than 60 per cent. Putting in place the performance-related promotion for those not on administration and management grades is another leg in that process. So, yes, all teachers have the opportunity to benefit from this programme, which is why 200,000 of them applied. However, I cannot see for a moment how the scheme can any longer be described as divisive.
People have their normal pay increase, and the entitlement to go up the normal incremental scale.
We value them for being good teachers and we thank them for it.