§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will arrange for an inquiry to be established into the standards of education and the levels of punishment at Thornfield school, Mauldeth Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport.
§ Mr. DunnMy right hon. Friend does not intend to establish an inquiry regarding Thornfield school; standards of education and discipline are matters for the Stockport local education authority, which maintains this special school for children with emotional and behavioural problems and is responsible for its day-to-day operation.