HC Deb 12 November 1984 vol 67 cc61-2W
Mr. Freud

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether the proposals outlined in the Queen's Speech concerning the rights of parents to exempt their children from corporal punishment will extend to those parents whose children are educated under the assisted places scheme.

Mr. Dunn

Yes.

Mr. Freud

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether the proposals outlined in the Queen's Speech concerning the rights of parents to exempt their children from corporal punishment will extend to those children whose school fees are paid, in sum or in part, by the Ministry of Defence.

Mr. Dunn

No.