§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what advice is she giving local education authorities regarding the rôle of teachers in identifying children who may be abused at home.
§ Mr. St. John-StevasMy right hon. Friend is considering how the education service can best make a contribution to the identification of such children. We shall of course take into account any recommendations made as a result of the inquiry into a recent case.