HC Deb 23 July 1970 vol 804 cc728-9
3. Mr. Ogden

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what proposals she has received from the Liverpool City Council for the organisation of secondary education in that city.

Mrs. Thatcher

None, Sir.

Mr. Ogden

Is the right hon. Lady aware that her Conservative colleagues who control the City Council of Liverpool have considered and are considering a system of secondary reorganisation based on a 12-plus examination? Will she save everyone a great deal of time, trouble and unnecessary anxiety by saying that she will not approve any system of reorganisation based on an examination at 12-plus?

Mrs. Thatcher

I cannot comment on any scheme which I have not received.

Mr. Ogden

On a point of order. In view of the extremely unsatisfactory answer, I beg to give notice that I shall raise the matter on the Adjournment.