HC Deb 20 June 1979 vol 968 cc605-6W
Mr. John Mackay

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has been approached by the Educational Institute of Scotland asking him to integrate denominational and non-denominational schools as agreed at its recent conference: and if he will make a statement

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

My right hon. Friend has had no approach from the Educational Institute of Scotland on this matter. He does not contemplate any action to change the statutory provisions relating to denominational education without full consultation with the religious and educational bodies concerned.