§ Mr. Wingfield Digbyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many grammar schools there are in England and Wales for boys and girls, respectively; and how many of these he proposes to convert into other types of school.
§ Mr. CroslandIn January, 1964, there were 1,296 maintained grammar schools in England and Wales: 418 for boys only, 426 for girls only and 452 mixed; there were also 179 direct grant grammar schools: 82 for boys only, 95 for girls only and two mixed.
The method and timing of the introduction of a comprehensive system in each area will, in the first instance, be a matter for the local education authority to consider in the light of the guidance I am proposing to issue.