§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how many and what proportion of the consultees on the White Paper, "Self-Government for Schools", who responded to the pupil selection proposals were in favour of increased selection. [6924]
§ Mr. ForthWe received 637 responses to the White Paper "Self-Government for Schools". Over three-quarters were from LEAs and LEA-maintained schools. Some 397 respondents commented on the proposals to give schools greater freedom to introduce or extend selection. Of these, 10–3 per cent.—expressed support for the proposals.