HC Deb 01 December 1981 vol 14 c110W
47. Mr. Whitehead

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if his decision on Manchester sixth forms represents Government policy for post-16 tertiary education; and if he will make a statement.

Dr. Boyson

My right hon. Friend's decision took account of certain of his policies for secondary education. These have implications for all authorities and are set out in a draft circular on which consultation was initiated on 24 November; copies are available in the Library of the House.

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