§ Mr. Lawrenceasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what consideration he has given to ensuring that the constitution of the Burnham committee more closely reflects the membership strengths of the representative unions; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. BoysonMy right hon. and learned Friend announced his intention to carry out a review of the constitution of the Burnham primary and secondary committee in his reply to a question on 23 October from my hon. Friend the Member for Romford (Mr. Neubert). The review is to be completed by September 1980. I must emphasise that numerical strength will not be the sole criterion for consideration.
§ Mr. Lawrenceasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received concerning the need to alter the constitution of the Burnham committee.
§ Dr. BoysonMy right hon. and learned Friend has received 120 letters from hon.174W Members seeking advice on behalf of the Professional Association of Teachers, which is asking for admission to the Burnham primary and secondary committee. He has also met representatives of the association.