§ 27. Mr. James Johnsonasked the Minister of Education whether he is aware of the uncertainties and difficulties 1532 which have arisen in consequence of the absence of any authoritative publication or pronouncement relating to the establishment, maintenance and development of the comprehensive school; and whether he is in a position to make a statement.
§ Mr. TomlinsonI have stated my views, about the organisation of secondary education generally in the pamphlet "The New Secondary Education," and in Circular 144 I have made particular reference to comprehensive schools. I am sending copies of both documents to the hon. Member.
§ Mr. JohnsonIs the Minister aware that official publications of the Ministry —including even that fine publication, "Our Changing Schools"—speak consistently and persistently of the comprehensive or multilateral school? Does that not imply a confusion of thought?
§ Mr. TomlinsonIt is not only my circulars on which confusion of thought arises, but every question that is put on this matter.