§ Mr. John Carlisleasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science under what circumstances he will issue guidance to local education authorities on the alteration of catchment areas at short notice without full consultation with the parents involved and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. BoysonArrangements for admissions to maintained schools are matters for the local education authority or the governors as appropriate. I hope that notices of substantial changes in admission arrangements would always be given in good time and take account of the views of parents. The legislation on school admissions, which it is hoped to introduce later in the Session, will include requirements as to the publication of information about admission arrangements.