§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Wales if it is the policy of his Department to encourage the establishment of bilingual comprehensive secondary schools in English-speaking areas of Wales, where there is a clear demand for such a school from parents wishing their children to be completely fluent in both the Welsh and English languages.
§ Mr. Barry JonesThe Government's policy is that local education authorities in Wales should provide for bilingual secondary education according to the needs of their areas, taking account of parental wishes and other practical considerations.