§ 35. Mr. J. E. B. Hillasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will give details of the departmental study into the future level of attainment by the more able children in comprehensive schools; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Edward ShortThere is no such study at the moment.
§ 49. Mr. Biffenasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many comprehensive schools operate streaming and setting, respectively, for academic tuition; and how many such schools employ methods which avoid these systems of selection.
§ Miss BaconPrecise information is not available; these matters are the responsibility of the school authorities.