§ Mr. Edgeasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she is yet in a position, since her recent consultations, to make a statement regarding the Government's attitude towards corporal punishment in schools.
§ Miss Margaret JacksonWe are at present considering the responses received from the wide range of bodies which were invited to let us have their views on the use of corporal punishment in schools, but it is too early yet to say what the outcome of this consultative exercise will be.