Ethnic Minority Pupils

HC Deb 22 November 1983 vol 49 cc102-3W

35. Mr. Boyes

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he expects the Swann committee of inquiry into the education of children from ethnic minority groups to report.

Mr. Dunn

Lord Swann hopes to report at the turn of the year.

51. Mr. Tracey

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards schemes in schools for positive discrimination to assist children from ethnic minorities.

Mr. Dunn

The Government's policy is that all children, whatever their background, should have an education that enables them to fulfil their potential and to play their full part in British society.