§ 38. Mr. Ovendenasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will now introduce legislation to enforce the abolition of selection in secondary education.
§ Miss Joan LestorAs has been said on several occasions, the Government will consider the introduction of legislation to enforce their policy for the reorganisation of secondary education in the light of LEA replies to Circular 4/74 and of discussions with LEAs whose responses were, in some way, unsatisfactory. My right hon. Friend would prefer, if it is possible, to proceed without legislating on this issue. He is not yet ready to announce his decision. His intention is to do so later this year.
§ 45. Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will list the authorities which have 385W informed him that they still desire to continue selection for secondary education.
§ Miss Joan LestorI would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given on 22nd May to a Question on the same subject by my hon. Friend the Member for Gravesend (Mr. Ovenden).—[Vol. 892. c.563].