§ Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science why he has not yet given approval to the proposals of the Newcastle diocesan education board for new instruments of government which would provide for parent governors of Church schools.
§ Dr. Boyson:Negotiations between the Department and the General Synod Board of Education on a "model" new-style instrument of government for Church of England schools will be completed shortly. The informal preparatory work already done by the Newcastle diocesan education board will then enable new instruments to be made quickly for the Church schools in their area.