HC Deb 12 December 1983 vol 50 cc314-5W
Mr. Bermingham

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will publish the comments submitted by organisations and individuals in response to his consultative document on corporal punishment; if he will review his policy on corporal punishment; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Dunn

Comments on the proposals contained in the consultative document are now being considered by the Department and the Welsh Office Education Department. My right hon. Friends do not propose to publish the responses, but in the light of them a further statement will be made to the House as indicated by my right hon. Friend, on 28 July 1983— [Vol. c.547.]