HC Deb 27 July 1927 vol 209 c1261W
Mr. R. MORRISON

asked the President of the Board of Education the names of any local education authorities who have established central schools on a non-selective basis; and the approximate number of children in attendance at such schools in the area of each authority establishing them?

Lord E. PERCY

The development of the central school system is, at present, of so varied a character that it is really impossible to compile reliable statistics on a common basis. The line of demarcation between selective and non-selective central schools cannot, for instance, always be clearly drawn, especially in rural areas. In this connexion I would refer the hon. Member to pages 83–84 of the Board's Annual Report for 1924–25.