HC Deb 27 November 1980 vol 994 cc175-6W
Mr. Greenway

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when it is his intention to implement the sections of the Education Act 1980 enabling parents to be appointed to school governing bodies; and if he will make a statement.

Dr. Boyson

The provisions of the Education Act 1980 relating to school government, including the representa- tion of parents and teachers on school governing bodies, will be brought into effect in the early part of 1981. They will apply initially to new schools and to schools for which a new instrument of government is made after the appointed day.