HC Deb 03 February 1976 vol 904 cc568-9W
Mr. Ioan Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received regarding the use of corporal punishment in educational establishments; and what action is proposed.

Mr. Freud

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many letters he has received on the subject of corporal punishment in schools.

Miss Joan Lestor

Since 1st January 1976 my right hon. Friend has received 16 letters in favour of the use of corporal punishment in schools and five against, plus a telegram from the Society of Teachers Opposed to Physical Punishment. My right hon. Friend has no specific action in mind.

Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science in how many schools in England and Wales corporal punishment is still used; how many girls or mixed schools still punish girls; and if he will make a statement.

Miss Joan Lestor

I have no detailed information about the use by individual schools of corporal punishment.