Mr. R. C. Mitchellasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will seek an early meeting with the NUT and other teachers' organisations concerning the proposal by Tame-side Council to reintroduce the 11 plus examination; and if he will make a statement.
§ Miss Margaret JacksonMy right hon. Friend has asked Tame-side for detailed information about its intentions. He hopes to receive a reply very soon after today's meeting of the Education Committee, when he will be in a position to decide what action to take.