§ Mr. Turnerasked the Minister of Education what will be the effect on parents' choice of schools, so far as schools for which he is responsible are concerned of the Government's proposals for Local Government in Greater London.
§ Sir D. EcclesThe Government regard it as vital to maintain the existing wide choice available to parents in this area.
This has always been an essential part of their plans. Precise areas for the new education authorities are not yet finally determined, but as soon as these authorities are established I intend to discuss with them jointly what arrangements they should make for co-operation to secure that parents' choice is at least as wide as it is at present.
More generally, consideration will be given to the need for legislation to safeguard parental choice throughout Greater London.