§ 15. Mr. Gwilym Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many surplus places in secondary schools have been taken out of use in Wales in the past 12 months.
§ Mr. John Stradling ThomasI am sorry to have to tell my hon. Friend that the information for which he asks is not yet available.
§ Mr. JonesIn that case, will my hon. Friend consider an amendment to the legislation in the light of the action of south Glamorgan county council and the distress caused to parents in my constituency by cutting back admissions to Cardiff high school from 180 last year to 150 this year?
§ Mr. Stradling ThomasI appreciate my hon. Friend's point, although I am not sure that it is a matter for legislation. I shall certainly give further consideration to the difficulties that have arisen.