§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is her policy regarding staff consultation in schools; and if she proposes to encourage schools' councils for teachers in schools; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ThatcherI would expect consultation between heads and staff of schools and between heads and governing bodies to be a normal feature of the running of a school. I am not aware of any need for my intervention in this area.
§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is her policy regarding the representation of teachers on the governing bodies of schools; if she proposes to encourage local education authorities to change the articles of government; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ThatcherI have no changes to propose at present.