HC Deb 19 May 1966 vol 728 cc286-7W
61. Sir E. Bullus

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has made to the London Boroughs of Brent and Ealing about formulating plans for a comprehensive system of education in the schools of their respective boroughs; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Redhead

General guidance was given to all local education authorities in the Circular my right hon. Friend issued last July and he has informed both Brent and Ealing that he welcomes their decision to end selection for secondary education. He has agreed with the Ealing authority's proposal to introduce its scheme in Acton from next September. He has told the Brent authority that its scheme is broadly acceptable in principle and will be approved subject to the receipt of satisfactory assurances on certain features of the scheme.