HC Deb 21 October 1986 vol 102 cc1100-5

Amendment made: No. 112, in page 29, line 42, at end insert— '(1A) The governing body and the head teacher of every aided and special agreement school shall, in the circumstances mentioned in subsection (2) below, consider any representations made to them by the local education authority.'. Amendment proposed: No. 114, in page 30, line 16, leave out clause 26.—[Mr. Freud.]

Question put, That the amendment be made:—

The House divided: Ayes 126, Noes 302.

Division No. 286] [1.35 am
AYES
Adams, Allen (Paisley N) Fields, T. (L 'pool Broad Gn)
Archer, Rt Hon Peter Fisher, Mark
Atkinson, N. (Tottenham) Flannery, Martin
Banks, Tony (Newham NW) Forrester, John
Barnett, Guy Foster, Derek
Barron, Kevin Fraser, J. (Norwood)
Beckett, Mrs Margaret Freeson, Rt Hon Reginald
Bell, Stuart Freud, Clement
Bennett, A. (Dent'n & Red'sh) Gilbert, Rt Hon Dr John
Bidwell, Sydney Godman, Dr Norman
Blair, Anthony Golding, Mrs Llin
Boyes, Roland Hamilton, James (M'well N)
Bray, Dr Jeremy Harrison, Rt Hon Walter
Brown, Gordon (D'f'mline E) Hart, Rt Hon Dame Judith
Brown, Hugh D. (Provan) Heffer, Eric S.
Brown, N. (N'c'tle-u-Tyne E) Hogg, N. (C'nauld & Kilsyth)
Brown, R. (N'c'tle-u-Tyne N) Home Robertson, John
Bruce, Malcolm Howells, Geraint
Buchan, Norman Hoyle, Douglas
Callaghan, Jim (Heyw'd & M) Hughes, Robert (Aberdeen N)
Campbell-Savours, Dale Hughes, Sean (Knowsley S)
Carlile, Alexander (Montg'y) Janner, Hon Greville
Clay, Robert Jones, Barry (Alyn & Deeside)
Clwyd, Mrs Ann Kaufman, Rt Hon Gerald
Cocks, Rt Hon M. (Bristol S) Kennedy, Charles
Cook, Robin F. (Livingston) Lamond, James
Corbyn, Jeremy Leadbitter, Ted
Crowther, Stan Leighton, Ronald
Cunliffe, Lawrence Lewis, Terence (Worsley)
Cunningham, Dr John Lloyd, Tony (Stretford)
Davies, Ronald (Caerphilly) Loyden, Edward
Davis, Terry (B'ham, H'ge H'l) McDonald, Dr Oonagh
Deakins, Eric McKay, Allen (Penistone)
Dixon, Donald McNamara, Kevin
Dobson, Frank McWilliam, John
Dormand, Jack Madden, Max
Douglas, Dick Marek, Dr John
Dubs, Alfred Marshall, David (Shettleston)
Duffy, A. E. P. Martin, Michael
Eadie, Alex Maynard, Miss Joan
Eastham, Ken Meacher, Michael
Evans, John (St. Helens N) Michie, William
Ewing, Harry Mikardo, Ian
Fatchett, Derek Miller, Dr M. S. (E Kilbr.de)
Faulds, Andrew Nellist, David
Oakes, Rt Hon Gordon Silkin, Rt Hon J.
O'Brien, William Skinner, Dennis
O'Neill, Martin Smith, C.(Isi'ton S & F'bury)
Orme, Rt Hon Stanley Snape, Peter
Patchett, Terry Soley, Clive
Pendry, Tom Spearing, Nigel
Pike, Peter Steel, Rt Hon David
Powell, Raymond (Ogmore) Stott, Roger
Prescott, John Strang, Gavin
Radice, Giles Thompson, J. (Wansbeck)
Raynsford, Nick Wardell, Gareth (Gower)
Richardson, Ms Jo Wareing, Robert
Roberts, Allan (Bootle) Welsh, Michael
Robertson, George Williams, Rt Hon A.
Rogers, Allan Winnick, David
Rooker, J. W. Young, David (Bolton SE)
Sedgemore, Brian
Sheldon, Rt Hon R. Tellers for the Noes:
Shore, Rt Hon Peter Mr. Michael Meadowcroft and
Short, Ms Clare (Ladywood) Mrs Elizabeth Shields.
NOES
Aitken, Jonathan Cope, John
Alexander, Richard Cormack, Patrick
Alison, Rt Hon Michael Couchman, James
Alton, David Critchley, Julian
Amess, David Crouch, David
Ancram, Michael Currie, Mrs Edwina
Arnold, Tom Dickens, Geoffrey
Ashby, David Dicks, Terry
Aspinwall, Jack Dorrell, Stephen
Atkins, Rt Hon Sir H. Douglas-Hamilton, Lord J.
Atkins, Robert (South Ribble) Dover, Den
Atkinson, David (B'm'th E) du Cann, Rt Hon Sir Edward
Baker, Rt Hon K. (Mole Vall'y) Dunn, Robert
Baker, Nicholas (Dorset N) Durant, Tony
Baldry, Tony Edwards, Rt Hon N. (P'broke)
Banks, Robert (Harrogate) Eggar, Tim
Batiste, Spencer Emery, Sir Peter
Beaumont-Dark, Anthony Evennett, David
Bendall, Vivian Eyre, Sir Reginald
Benyon, William Fallon, Michael
Best, Keith Farr, Sir John
Bevan, David Gilroy Favell, Anthony
Biffen, Rt Hon John Fenner, Mrs Peggy
Biggs-Davison, Sir John Forman, Nigel
Blackburn, John Forsyth, Michael (Stirling)
Blaker, Rt Hon Sir Peter Forth, Eric
Bonsor, Sir Nicholas Fox, Sir Marcus
Bottomley, Peter Franks, Cecil
Bottomley, Mrs Virginia Fraser, Peter (Angus East)
Bowden, A. (Brighton K'to'n) Fry, Peter
Bowden, Gerald (Dulwich) Gale, Roger
Boyson, Dr Rhodes Galley, Roy
Braine, Rt Hon Sir Bernard Gardiner, George (Reigate)
Brandon-Bravo, Martin Garel-Jones, Tristan
Bright, Graham Glyn, Dr Alan
Brinton, Tim Gow, Ian
Brittan, Rt Hon Leon Grant, Sir Anthony
Brown, M. (Brigg & Cl'thpes) Greenway, Harry
Browne, John Gregory, Conal
Bruinvels, Peter Griffiths, Sir Eldon
Buchanan-Smith, Rt Hon A. Griffiths, Peter (Portsm'th N)
Budgen, Nick Grist, Ian
Bulmer, Esmond Ground, Patrick
Burt, Alistair Gummer, Rt Hon John S
Carlisle, John (Luton N) Hamilton, Hon A. (Epsom)
Carlisle, Kenneth (Lincoln) Hampson, Dr Keith
Carlisle, Rt Hon M. (W'ton S) Hannam, John
Carttiss, Michael Hargreaves, Kenneth
Cash, William Harris, David
Channon, Rt Hon Paul Harvey, Robert
Chapman, Sydney Haselhurst, Alan
Chope, Christopher Havers, Rt Hon Sir Michael
Churchill, W. S. Hawkins, Sir Paul (N'tolk SW)
Clark, Dr Michael (Rochford) Hawksley, Warren
Clark, Sir W. (Croydon S) Hayes, J.
Clarke, Rt Hon K. (Rushcliffe) Hayhoe, Rt Hon Barney
Cockeram, Eric Hayward, Robert
Colvin, Michael Heathcoat-Amory, David
Henderson, Barry Neale, Gerrard
Hickmet, Richard Needham, Richard
Hicks, Robert Nelson, Anthony
Hind, Kenneth Neubert, Michael
Hogg, Hon Douglas (Gr'th'm) Newton, Tony
Holland, Sir Philip (Gedling) Nicholls, Patrick
Holt, Richard Norris, Steven
Hordern, Sir Peter Onslow, Cranley
Howard, Michael Oppenheim, Phillip
Howarth, Alan (Stratf'd-on-A) Oppenheim, Rt Hon Mrs S.
Howell, Rt Hon D. (G'ldford) Osborn, Sir John
Howell, Ralph (Norfolk, N) Ottaway, Richard
Hubbard-Miles, Peter Page, Sir John (Harrow W)
Hughes, Simon (Southwark) Page, Richard (Herts SW)
Hurd, Rt Hon Douglas Patten, Christopher (Bath)
Irving, Charles Patten, J. (Oxf W & Abgdn)
Jackson, Robert Pawsey, James
Jenkin, Rt Hon Patrick Percival, Rt Hon Sir Ian
Jessel, Toby Pollock, Alexander
Johnson Smith, Sir Geoffrey Portillo, Michael
Jones, Gwilym (Cardiff N) Powell, Rt Hon J. E.
Jones, Robert (Herts W) Powell, William (Corby)
Joseph, Rt Hon Sir Keith Powley, John
Kellett-Bowman, Mrs Elaine Price, Sir David
Key, Robert Proctor, K. Harvey
King, Roger (B'ham N'field) Raffan, Keith
Knight, Greg (Derby N) Raison, Rt Hon Timothy
Knowles, Michael Rathbone, Tim
Knox, David Renton, Tim
Lamont, Rt Hon Norman Rhodes James, Robert
Lang, Ian Rhys Williams, Sir Brandon
Latham, Michael Ridley, Rt Hon Nicholas
Lawler, Geoffrey Ridsdale, Sir Julian
Lawrence, Ivan Robinson, Mark (N'port W)
Lawson, Rt Hon Nigel Roe, Mrs Marion
Leigh, Edward (Gainsbor'gh) Rossi, Sir Hugh
Lennox-Boyd, Hon Mark Rowe, Andrew
Lewis, Sir Kenneth (Stamf'd) Rumbold, Mrs Angela
Lightbown, David Ryder, Richard
Lilley, Peter Sackville, Hon Thomas
Lloyd, Sir Ian (Havant) Sayeed, Jonathan
Lloyd, Peter (Fareham) Scott, Nicholas
Lord, Michael Shaw, Giles (Pudsey)
Lyell, Nicholas Shaw, Sir Michael (Scarb')
McCrindle, Robert Shelton, William (Streatham)
McCurley, Mrs Anna Shepherd, Colin (Hereford)
Macfarlane, Neil Shepherd, Richard (Aldridge)
MacGregor, Rt Hon John Shersby, Michael
MacKay, Andrew (Berkshire) Silvester, Fred
MacKay, John (Argyll & Bute) Sims, Roger
Maclean, David John Skeet, Sir Trevor
McLoughlin, Patrick Smith, Cyril (Rochdale)
McNair-Wilson, P. (New F'st) Smith, Sir Dudley (Warwick)
McQuarrie, Albert Smith, Tim (Beaconsfield)
Madel, David Soames, Hon Nicholas
Major, John Speed, Keith
Malins, Humfrey Speller, Tony
Malone, Gerald Spencer, Derek
Maples, John Spicer, Jim (Dorset W)
Marland, Paul Spicer, Michael (S Worcs)
Marshall, Michael (Arundel) Squire, Robin
Mates, Michael Stanbrook, Ivor
Mather, Carol Stanley, Rt Hon John
Mawhinney, Dr Brian Stern, Michael
Maxwell-Hyslop, Robin Stevens, Lewis (Nuneaton)
Mayhew, Sir Patrick Stewart, Allan (Eastwood)
Mellor, David Stewart, Andrew (Sherwood)
Merchant, Piers Stewart, Ian (Hertf'dshire N)
Meyer, Sir Anthony Stradling Thomas, Sir John
Miller, Hal (B'grove) Sumberg, David
Mills, Iain (Meriden) Tapsell, Sir Peter
Miscampbell, Norman Taylor, John (Solihull)
Mitchell, David (Hants NW) Taylor, Teddy (S'end E)
Moate, Roger Tebbit, Rt Hon Norman
Monro, Sir Hector Temple-Morris, Peter
Moore, Rt Hon John Thatcher, Rt Hon Mrs M.
Morris, M. (N'hampton S) Thomas, Rt Hon Peter
Morrison, Hon C. (Devizes) Thompson, Donald (Calder V)
Morrison, Hon P. (Chester) Thompson, Patrick (N'ich N)
Moynihan, Hon C. Thorne, Neil (Ilford S)
Thornton, Malcolm Watts, John
Thurnharn, Peter Wells, Bowen (Hertford)
Townend, John (Bridlington) Wells, Sir John (Maidstone)
Townsend, Cyril D. (B'heath) Whitney, Raymond
Trippier, David Wiggin, Jerry
Trotter, Neville Wilkinson, John
Twinn, Dr Ian Winterton, Mrs Ann
van Straubenzee, Sir W. Wolfson, Mark
Vaughan, Sir Gerard Wrigglesworth, Ian
Waddington, David Yeo, Tim
Walden, George Young, Sir George (Acton)
Waller, Gary
Wardle, C. (Bexhill) Tellers for the Noes:
Warren, Kenneth Mr. Robert Boscawen and
Watson, John Mr. Francis Maude.

Question accordingly negatived.

Amendment proposed: No. 118, in page 30, line 22 at end insert— '(2) It shall he the right of any parent to withdraw his child from any sex education to which that parent objects:.— [Mr. Bruinvels.]

Question put, That the amendment be made:

The House divided: Ayes 46, Noes 301.

Division No. 287] [1.50 pm
AYES
Alton, David Malins, Humfrey
Ashby, David Maxwell-Hyslop, Robin
Baker, Nicholas (Dorset N) Oppenheim, Rt Hon Mrs S.
Beaumont-Dark, Anthony Percival, Rt Hon Sir Ian
Bendall, Vivian Powell, Rt Hon J. E.
Benyon, William Proctor, K. Harvey
Bevan, David Gilroy Rhys Williams, Sir Brandon
Blackburn, John Rossi, Sir Hugh
Brown, M. (Brigg & Cl'thpes) Shaw, Sir Michael (Scarf)
Bruinvels, Peter Shelton, William (Streatham)
Cash, William Sims, Roger
Dickens, Geoffrey Smith, Cyril (Rochdale)
Dicks, Terry Stanbrook, Ivor
Fox, Sir Marcus Taylor, Teddy (S'end E)
Gardiner, George (Reigate) Temple-Morris, Peter
Greenway, Harry Thorne, Neil (llford S)
Griffiths, Sir Eldon Thornton, Malcolm
Ground, Patrick Townend, John (Bridlington)
Hampson, Dr Keith Vaughan, Sir Gerard
Hannam, John Wilkinson, John
Hargreaves, Kenneth Winterton, Mrs Ann
Hawkins, Sir Paul (N'folk SW)
Hawksley. Warren Tellers for the Ayes:
Kellett-Bowman, Mrs Elaine Mr. Den Dover and
Lawrence, Ivan Mr. David Amess.
NOES
Aitken, Jonathan Bottomley, Mrs Virginia
Alexander, Richard Bowden, A. Brighton K'to'n)
Alison, Rt Hon Michael Bowden, Gerald (Dulwich)
Ancram, Michael Boyes, Roland
Archer, Rt Hon Peter Boyson, Dr Rhodes
Arnold, Tom Braine, Rt Hon Sir Bernard
Ashdown, Paddy Brandon-Bravo, Martin
Aspinwall, Jack Bright, Graham
Atkins, Rt Hon Sir H. Brinton, Tim
Atkins, Robert (South Ribble) Brittan, Rt Hon Leon
Atkinson, David (B'm'th E) Brown, N. (N'c'tle-u-Tyne E)
Atkinson, N. (Tottenham) Browne, John
Baker, Rt Hon K. (Mole Vall'y) Bruce, Malcolm
Baldry, Tony Buchanan-Smith, Rt Hon A.
Banks, Robert (Harrogate) Budgen, Nick
Banks, Tony (Newham NW) Bulmer, Esmond
Batiste, Spencer Burt, Alistair
Bennett, A. (Dent'n & Red'sh) Callaghan, Jim (Heyw'd & M)
Best, Keith Campbell-Savours, Dale
Biffen, Rt Hon John Carlile, Alexander (Montg'y)
Blaker, Rt Hon Sir Peter Carlisle, Kenneth (Lincoln)
Bonsor, Sir Nicholas Carlisle, Rt Hon M. (Wton S)
Boscawen Hon Robert Carttiss, Michael
Bottomley, Peter Channon, Rt Hon Paul
Chapman, Sydney Hurd, Rt Hon Douglas
Chope, Christopher Jackson, Robert
Churchill, W. S. Jenkin, Rt Hon Patrick
Clark, Dr Michael (Rochford) Jessel, Toby
Clark, Sir W. (Croydon S) Johnson Smith, Sir Geoffrey
Clarke, Rt Hon K. (Rushcliffe) Jones, Gwilym (Cardiff N)
Clwyd, Mrs Ann Jones. Robert (Herts W)
Cockeram, Eric Joseph, Rt Hon Sir Keith
Cocks, Rt Hon M. (Bristol S) Key, Robert
Colvin, Michael King, Roger (B'ham N'field)
Cope, John Knight, Greg (Derby N)
Cormack, Patrick Knowles, Michael
Couchman, James Knox, David
Critchley, Julian Lamont, Rt Hon Norman
Crouch, David Lang, Ian
Cunliffe, Lawrence Latham, Michael
Currie, Mrs Edwina Lawler, Geoffrey
Davies, Ronald (Caerphilly) Lawson, Rt Hon Nigel
Dorrell, Stephen Leigh, Edward (Gainsbor'gh)
Douglas-Hamilton, Lord J. Leighton, Ronald
Dubs, Alfred Lennox-Boyd, Hon Mark
du Cann, Rt Hon Sir Edward Lewis, Sir Kenneth (Stamfd)
Dunn, Robert Lewis, Terence (Worsley)
E&stham, Ken Lightbown, David
Edwards, Rt Hon N. (P'broke) Lilley, Peter
Eggar, Tim Lloyd, Tony (Stretford)
Emery, Sir Peter Lord, Michael
Evans, John (St. Helens N) Lyell, Nicholas
Evennett, David McCrindle, Robert
Eyre, Sir Reginald McCurley, Mrs Anna
Fallon, Michael McDonald, Dr Oonagh
Farr, Sir John Macfarlane, Neil
Fatchett, Derek MacGregor, Rt Hon John
Favell, Anthony McKay, Allen (Penistone)
Fisher, Mark MacKay, Andrew (Berkshire)
Forman, Nigel MacKay, John (Argyll & Bute)
Forsyth, Michael (Stirling) Maclean, David John
Forth, Eric McLoughlin, Patrick
Foster, Derek McNair-Wilson, P. (New F'st)
Franks, Cecil McQuarrie, Albert
Fraser, Peter (Angus East) Madel, David
Freud, Clement Major, John
Galley, Roy Malone, Gerald
Garel-Jones, Tristan Maples, John
Glyn, Dr Alan Marland, Paul
Godman, Dr Norman Marshall, Michael (Arundel)
Golding, Mrs Llin Mates. Michael
Gow, Ian Mather, Carol
Gregory, Conal Maude, Hon Francis
Griffiths, Peter (Portsm'th N) Mawhinney, Dr Brian
Grist, Ian Mayhew, Sir Patrick
Gummer, Rt Hon John S Meacher, Michael
Hamilton, Hon A. (Epsom) Meadowcroft, Michael
Harris, David Mellor, David
Hart, Rt Hon Dame Judith Merchant, Piers
Harvey, Robert Meyer, Sir Anthony
Haselhurst, Alan Michie, William
Havers, Rt Hon Sir Michael Miller, Hal (B'grove)
Hayes, J. Mills, Iain (Meriden)
Hayhoe, Rt Hon Barney Miscampbell, Norman
Hayward, Robert Mitchell, David (Hants NW)
Heathcoat-Amory, David Moate, Roger
Henderson, Barry Monro, Sir Hector
Hickmet, Richard Moore, Rt Hon John
Hicks, Robert Morris, M. (N'hampton S)
Hind, Kenneth Morrison, Hon C. (Devizes)
Hogg, Hon Douglas (Gr'th'm) Moynihan, Hon C.
Hogg, N. (C'nauld & Kilsyth) Neale, Gerrard
Holland, Sir Philip (Gedling) Needham, Richard
Holt, Richard Nellist, David
Hordern, Sir Peter Nelson, Anthony
Howard, Michael Neubert, Michael
Howarth, Alan (Stratf'd-on-A) Newton, Tony
Howell, Rt Hon D. (G'ldford) Nicholls, Patrick
Howell, Ralph (Norfolk, N) Norris, Steven
Howells, Geraint O'Neill, Martin
Hoyle, Douglas Onslow, Cranley
Hubbard-Miles, Peter Oppenheim, Phillip
Hughes, Sean (Knowsley S) Osborn, Sir John
Hughes, Simon (Southwark) Ottaway, Richard
Page, Sir John (Harrow W) Spencer, Derek
Page, Richard (Herts SW) Spicer, Jim (Dorset W)
Patchett, Terry Spicer, Michael (S Worcs)
Patten, Christopher (Bath) Squire, Robin
Patten, J. (Oxf W & Abgdn) Stanley, Rt Hon John
Pawsey, James Steel, Rt Hon David
Pendry, Tom Stern, Michael
Pike, Peter Stewart, Allan (Eastwood)
Pollock, Alexander Stewart, Andrew (Sherwood)
Portillo, Michael Stewart, Ian (Hertf'dshire N)
Powell, William (Corby) Stott, Roger
Powley, John Stradling Thomas, Sir John
Price, Sir David Strang, Gavin
Radice, Giles Sumberg, David
Raffan, Keith Tapsell, Sir Peter
Raison, Rt Hon Timothy Taylor, John (Solihull)
Rathbone, Tim Tebbit, Rt Hon Norman
Raynsford, Nick Thatcher, Rt Hon Mrs M.
Redmond, Martin Thomas, Rt Hon Peter
Renton, Tim Thompson, Donald (Calder V)
Rhodes James, Robert Thompson, Patrick (N'ich N)
Ridley, Rt Hon Nicholas Thurnham, Peter
Ridsdale, Sir Julian Townsend, Cyril D. (B'heath)
Roberts, Allan (Bootle) Trippier, David
Robinson, Mark (N'port W) Trotter, Neville
Roe, Mrs Marion Twinn, Dr Ian
Rowe, Andrew van Straubenzee, Sir W.
Rumbold, Mrs Angela Waddington, David
Ryder, Richard Walden, George
Sackville, Hon Thomas Waller, Gary
Sayeed, Jonathan Warden, Gareth (Gower)
Scott, Nicholas Wardle, C. (Bexhill)
Sedgemore, Brian Warren, Kenneth
Shaw, Giles (Pudsey) Watson, John
Shepherd, Colin (Hereford) Watts, John
Shepherd, Richard (Aldridge) Wells, Bowen (Hertford)
Shersby, Michael Wells, Sir John (Maidstone)
Shields, Mrs Elizabeth Whitney, Raymond
Short, Ms Clare (Ladywood) Wiggin, Jerry
Silvester, Fred Winnick, David
Skinner, Dennis Wolfson, Mark
Smith, C.(lsl'ton S & F'bury) Wrigglesworth, Ian
Smith, Sir Dudley (Warwick) Yeo, Tim
Snape, Peter Young, Sir George (Acton)
Soames, Hon Nicholas
Soley, Clive Tellers for the Noes:
Spearing, Nigel Mr. Tony Durant and
Speed, Keith Mr. Peter Lloyd.
Speller, Tony

Question accordingly negatived.

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