§ Mr. Crouchasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what discussions he has had with those concerned with direct grant schools regarding the requirement of boarding places they provide; and what plans he has to make use of this need in the future.
§ Mr. ArmstrongMy right hon. Friend and I have discussed questions about direct grant boarding schools with representatives of the Direct Grant Joint Committee, the Catholic Education Council and the Board of Management for Methodist Residential Schools. We hope that the resources of these schools will, wherever possible, be used to the best advantage as part of the maintained comprehensive system.