§ Mr. Masonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what progress is being made towards comprehensive type education in the Barnsley area; when is it likely to go fully comprehensive; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. St. John-StevasMy Department has almost completed its consideration of the local education authority's statutory proposals; this has involved some consultation with the authority but my right hon. Friend hopes to reach a decision shortly. If the proposals are approved the authority intends to implement them next September.