§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many petitions, with how many names, he has received between 3 May and 5 July from the Llandudno area concerning the teaching of Welsh at John Bright school; what was the wording of any such petition; and what indication was there that the signatories were parents of children at that school.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsI have received one petition signed by 1657 parents in Llandudno calling upon the Gwynedd local education authority to withdraw the proposal to introduce Welsh or Welsh studies as a compulsory subject after the third year at John Bright school. I have also been sent the results of a survey conducted by a parents' action group. This indicated that 263 questionnaires were distributed; 205 were returned of which 197 expressed opposition to compulsory Welsh or Welsh studies. I shall send details to the hon. Member.
§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Wales what letters he has received from the governors of John Bright school, Llandudno between 3 May and 5 July; and on what dates any such letters were written.
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§ Mr. Wyn RobertsOne letter dated 11 June, has been received from solicitors acting on behalf of a majority of the governors and two letters, dated 25 and 26 June, have been received from individuals known to be members of the school's governing body.