HC Deb 17 March 1987 vol 112 cc463-4W
17. Sir John Farr

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will take steps to augment and further enhance the duties and responsibilities of school governors.

Mr. Dunn

The Education (No. 2) Act 1986 enhances and entrenches the functions of school governing bodies. As it is being implemented, the Government will be considering proposals for further measures to strengthen the effectiveness of schools.