§ Mr. Iremongerasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she will have discussions with the National Union of Teachers and the Redbridge Borough Council about the proposed official strike by teachers at Wanstead County High School, in connection with the local education authority's proposed reorganisation of secondary education in the borough.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeThe local education authority has not informed my right hon. Friend that a strike is imminent. If the authority were to approach her at any time she would be ready to join in any discussions on matters falling within her responsibilities.