HC Deb 27 July 1976 vol 916 cc180-1W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many times he has used his powers under Section 68 of the Education Act 1944 during: (a) the last 12 months and (b) the last two years

Mr. Mulley

In the last 12 months, on seven occasions, and in the previous 12 months, 10 such directions were made, i.e. 17 in the last two years.