HC Deb 07 March 1983 vol 38 c302W
Mrs. Shirley Williams

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether church-based schools will be brought within the proposed education voucher scheme his Department has been discussing; and what consultations with the church authorities have taken place.

Dr. Boyson

As my right hon. Friend has stated before, he has yet to reach conclusions on the various possibilities under consideration. He cannot consult representative educational bodies, including the church authorities, as long as no basis for consultation exists.