HC Deb 06 May 1975 vol 891 cc394-5W
26. Mr. Crouch

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will commission a study into the relationship between illiteracy and indiscipline among secondary school pupils.

Mr. Armstrong

No. The Department is already sponsoring a wider research project on secondary school influences on children's behaviour and attainment.

31. Mr. Townsend

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he has received a copy of the report of the Essex County Branch of the National Union of Teachers on "Discipline and Behaviour in Schools"; and if he will make a statement on his policy towards its proposals.

Mr. Armstrong

I have seen the report, which is a thoughtful analysis of the causes of behavioural problems and ways of tackling them. It is to be welcomed as evidence of the interest which is being taken in these matters by many local authorities and teachers.