HC Deb 04 March 1971 vol 812 cc495-6W
33. Mr. Marks

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what advice she has given to local education authorities on the payment of fees for pupils at independent schools not recognised as efficient.

Mrs. Thatcher

None. Under Section 33 of the Education Act local education authorities may place handicapped pupils at such schools only with my specific approval. For ordinary pupils authorities' arrangements do not require my approval.