Question to the Department for Education:

To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to extending the area covered by the London Fringe Allowance to facilitate teacher recruitment in urban areas adjacent to London.

Decisions on pay ranges are based on recommendations by the School Teachers’ Review Body, which is the independent body that advises on teachers’ pay and conditions.

The geographical areas covered by the different ranges were defined some years ago to reflect a practical approach to compensate teachers working in London. The Review Body has not recommended any changes since then, although the department will consider these issues in the future.