§ Mr. Nicholas BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what steps are taken to ensure that children of school age living in vehicles attached to the convoy of itinerants currently in the vicinity of Stonehenge are educated in accordance with the provisions of section 36 of the Education Act 1944; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. RumboldIt is the duty of parents to ensure that their children of compulsory school age receive efficient full-time education suited to their age, ability and aptitude and any special educational needs they may have, either by regular attendance at school or otherwise. It is for local education authorities to ensure that the parents of any children of compulsory school age in their area are performing this duty.