HC Deb 14 July 1970 vol 803 cc177-8W
Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what percentage of secondary school children in Wales are taught in comprehensive schools.

Mr. van Straubenzee

Approximately 47 per cent.

Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the number of schemes of comprehensive education currently submitted to her Department by education authorities in Wales.

Mr. van Straubenzee

There are currently under consideration by my Department 11 schemes of comprehensive education submitted by local education authorities, including voluntary bodies in Wales.