§ Mr. Richard Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he has received any applications from schools within the areas served by either the Oldham education authority or Kirklees education authority which wish 768W to take part in the assisted places scheme; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. BoysonMy right hon. and learned Friend does not intend to publish the names of schools which have simply indicated their interest in participating in the assisted places scheme in response to the Department's letter of 6 December; such expressions of interest have been given on a provisional basis only and do not constitute formal applications for membership of the scheme.