§ Mr. Raceasked the Secretary of State for Eucation and Science if he will list those topics on which it is not his practice to answer parliamentary questions; and if he will list any changes in the practice of his Department since a November 1979.
§ Sir Keith JosephI will answer parliamentary questions on all subjects within my area of responsibility with the exception of those where an answer would infringe the proper exercise by other persons or bodies of responsibility vested in them; touches upon matters which are at the time sub judice or subject to arbitration; involves a breach of confidence or security; would incur disproportionate cost to supply the information requested.
There has been no change in this practice since 9November 1979.