§ 32. Mr. Jacksonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he is satisfied with present standards demanded by his Department for private fee-paying schools; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CroslandI have powers under Part III of the Education Act 1944, which, subject to a right of appeal to an Independent Schools Tribunal, enable me to impose certain requirements on such schools and, if they do not comply, to close them. I am examining the way these powers are used.