HC Deb 07 July 1981 vol 8 cc109-10W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will issue a circular to local education authorities providing guidance on the circumstances other than illness in which children should be allowed to be absent from school and advise them that such absences should not be approved when they involve participation in motor cycle stunts or similar activities.

Dr. Boyson

My right hon. and learned Friend sees no need for such a circular.