§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations she has received from parents, teachers' unions and other interested organisations concerning the proposed alteration of the age of transfer of pupils in the Hull division of the Humberside education authority.
§ Miss Margaret Jackson:None.
§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what discussions she has had with the Humberside education authority concerning the proposed alteration of the age of transfer of pupils in the Hull education division.
§ Miss Margaret Jackson:None.
§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether she will prevent the proposed alteration of the age of transfer between Hull schools as proposed by the Humberside education authority.
§ Miss Margaret Jackson:I understand that the Humberside education authority is still considering this matter. If it decided to alter the age ranges of any of its schools, it would be required to submit proposals to the Secretary of State and to give public notice of its intention in accordance with section 13 of the Education Act 1944. The Secretary of State, in deciding whether or not to approve the 826W proposals, would take account of any objections she received.