HC Deb 22 January 1970 vol 794 c174W
Mr. Christopher Price

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is now the procedure for pupils in secondary schools, who have attained the age of 18 years, when they wish to withdraw from religious education.

Mr. Edward Short

It is open to the parents of pupils at any age to request that they be excused from attendance at religious worship and/or instruction.