§ Mr. Hunterasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science under what powers he compels church-aided schools to accept pupils from maintained schools which a local education authority has decided to close.
§ Mr. DunnThe duties of aided-school governors to admit pupils, whether from a closed school or otherwise, arise under sections 6 and 7 of the Education Act 1980. Only if they fail in those duties could my right hon. Friend direct them.