HC Deb 01 February 1968 vol 757 cc371-2W
39. Mr. Silvester

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many proposals from local authorities for secondary reorganisation he has approved which incorporate a transfer from junior to senior high school at the age of 14 and what proportion this is of the total approved to date.

Miss Bacon

Of 103 schemes approved, 21 include two-tier arrangements with transfer at the age of 14.

Mr. Tinn

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many education authorities in England and Wales have not yet submitted proposals for the reorganisation of secondary education in their area; and what proportion they are of the total.

Mr. Gordon Walker

Of the 162 local education authorities in England and Wales, 23 have not yet formally submitted proposals for the reorganisation of secondary education in any part of their area.

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