HC Deb 17 May 1988 vol 133 cc797-8
14. Mr. Barry Field

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many education authorities have a primary, and middle and high school system.

Mr. Dunn

In January 1987 there were 44 local education authorities in England operating a three-tier primary, middle and secondary school system.

Mr. Field

Can my hon. Friend confirm that the three-tier system is every bit as good as the two-tier system?

Mr. Dunn

I have no evidence to the contrary.