HC Deb 19 March 1959 vol 602 c67W
84. Mr. Short

asked the Minister of Education how many local education authorities have had to restrict the entry of children into infant schools because of shortage of school places; and how far such restriction requires his approval.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

So far as I am aware, no local education authority is refusing admission to children of compulsory school age. I have no power to permit authorities to do so.