HC Deb 26 October 1967 vol 751 cc530-1W
39. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement on Her Majesty's Government's policy for comprehensive education following the court decision on the Enfield case; and how many local education authorities have still not had their schemes for reorganisation on comprehensive lines approved by the Department.

Mr. Gordon Walker

The Government's policy is unaltered. The total number of authorities which have not yet had schemes covering either the whole or part of their area approved is 65, including 25 whose proposals are now under consideration in my Department.

Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what legislative steps he now intends to take to prevent local education authorities from deliberately defying Her Majesty's Government's policy on comprehensive education.

Mr. Gordon Walker

I am keeping an open mind on this question until I have made further progress with the examination of plans submitted to me under Circular 10/65.