§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will issue guidance on countering discrimination and combating racist activity in schools.
§ Dr. BoysonGuidance on the provisions of the Race Relations Act 1976, including those relating to discrimination in education and the promotion of good race relations, was given in June 1977 in a joint circular to local authorities. My right hon. and learned Friend would deprecate discriminatory practices or racialist activities in schools and will consider what further guidance, if any, is needed in the light of the recommendations of the committee of inquiry into the education of children from ethnic minority groups, which is sitting under the chairmanship of Mr. Anthony Rampton.