§ 31. Mr. Peter Morrisonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what recent representations he has had with regard to changing the operation of the school leaving age.
§ 32. Mr. Speedasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has had regarding the need for greater flexibility in the school leaving age.
§ Mr. PrenticeI have received many letters from hon. Members, teachers, and parents favouring an earlier summer leaving date.
§ 43. Mr. Michael Marshallasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he expects to make an announcement regarding a possible change in the school leaving age.
§ 45. Mr. Townsendasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he is yet in a position to announce his decision regarding greater flexibility in the school leaving age.
§ Mr. PrenticeI would refer the hon. Members to the reply given earlier today to Questions by the hon. Members for Brentwood and Ongar (Mr. McCrindle) and Blaby (Mr. Lawson), and by my hon. Friend the Member for Stockport, North (Mr. Bennett).