§ Mr. Raphael Tuckasked the Secretary for Education and Science how many statutory proposals for comprehensive schools she has vetoed since June, 1970, and for what reasons; and if she will give the numbers in each category.
§ Mrs. ThatcherSince 1st July, 1970, I have rejected 70 proposals relating to the development of comprehensive schools under Section 13(4) of the Education Act, 1944, as amended. Each of these proposals was examined on its particular merits and in the light of local objections.