§ Mr. Hicksasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he intends modifying the composition of the Burnham committee to allow representation of the Professional Association of Teachers; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. BoysonMy right hon. and learned Friend has no immediate intention of reviewing the composition of the Burnham committees. He is aware of the representations that have been made by and on behalf of the Professional Association of Teachers for a place in the teachers' panel of the primary and secondary committee and will consider them at an appropriate time.