§ Mr. Matherasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she has reached any conclusion about the future of Ottershaw School, Surrey.
§ Miss Margaret JacksonMy right hon. Friend has asked the Surrey authority to examine the possibility of changing the character and enlarging this school to provide for about 360 boys mainly aged 12–16 admitted without reference to aptitude or ability and mainly on the basis of social need for boarding education, and to furnish their comments on the viability of such a project. When the authority's reply is received, which I understand may be later this month, my right hon. Friend will consider, in the light of that reply, the authority's proposals regarding the future of this school.