HC Deb 02 July 1974 vol 876 cc97-8W
Mr. Lawrence

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science, in considering appeals against Section 13 orders, what consideration he gives to parental wishes in accordance with Section 76 of the 1944 Act; and if he will indicate the form of expression of parental wishes that weighs most heavily with him.

Mr. Armstrong

In considering objections to proposals under Section 13 of the Education Act 1944 my right hon. Friend has regard to the obligation imposed on him by Section 76 of the Act in every case. No particular form of expression of parental wishes weighs more heavily than another; the weight to be attributed to this or any other relevant factor can be decided only in the context of particular proposals.