§ Mrtitle Newtonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she is satisfied that sufficient provision is being made for single-sex education, having regard to parental wishes.
§ Miss Margaret JacksonI am sure that local education authorities do take account of parental wishes in this matter, but the level of parental demand for single sex education is only one of many factors authorities have to consider when formulating proposals for the enlargement, closure or change of character of the schools in their area.