48. Mr. R. C. Mitchellasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will hold an inquiry into the operation of the 11-plus examination in Surrey, in particular in the Banstead area; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Edward ShortI have asked the Surrey L.E.A. for its comments on complaints I have received from several parents about the results of the first stage of the selection procedure in the Banstead area this year.