HC Deb 13 February 1984 vol 54 c44W
Mr. Madel

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will list those education authorities in England which have abolished corporal punishment in schools.

Mr. Dunn

The Department does not collect this information. Decisions on the continuing availability of corporal punishment as a general disciplinary sanction in schools should in our view rest with the governors, in accordance with articles of government.