§ Mr. Richard Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will list in theOfficial Report those local education authorities which plan to reduce their provision for sixth-form education as a part of their proposed reduction in expenditure; and what action he proposes to take.
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§ Miss Margaret JacksonSeveral authorities are conducting a review of their provision for the 16–19 age group, but I know of none which is proposing to discontinue a sixth form at any school as an economy measure. Any such action would require my right hon. Friend's approval under Section 13 of the Education Act 1944, as amended.