HC Deb 01 December 1981 vol 14 cc103-4W
16. Dr. Mawhinney

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when the provisions in the Education Act 1980 for parents and teacher governors will be brought into effect for all maintained schools.

Dr. Boyson

It is too soon to say. In the light of progress we have encouraged local education authorities to make on a voluntary basis, my right hon. Friend will in due course make orders requiring general compliance with the new arrangements. We have long recognised that these will take a little time to implement fully.