STATEMENT BY THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

In an interview appearing in The Times (21 May), Dr Alfred Sant, Leader of the Opposition, is quoted as stating, "The scandal is that because he said, by implication, that on top of the remuneration that Wain receives as an academic, he receives several thousands more as chairman of this foundation, as an extra job. He can keep the money, but the leadership role in this foundation is not acceptable…The Ministry of Education wishes to state Dr Sant's statement is absolutely not true. Professor Wain has not been promised "several thousands more as chairman" of the Foundation for Educational Services, nor has Professor Wain asked for "several thousands" as remuneration. Professor Wain will be entitled to receive the remuneration generally given to similar positions according to existing official parameters and in relation to the commitments undertaken by Professor Wain as chairman of the foundation. Nowhere has "several thousands"been mentioned by either side.

It should be recorded that the Ministry of Education, under both administrations, has benefited from the expertise and experience of both Professor Wain and other members of the Faculty of Education who have often contributed voluntarily and generously towards the formulation and implementation of educational initiatives at no cost to the government.