HC Deb 28 April 1986 vol 96 cc282-3W
Mr. Robert B. Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he has any plans to extend the discretion of heads and governing bodies of schools with regard to financing.

Mr. Dunn

As part of its provisions for improving the management of schools, the Education Bill currently before Parliament will give governing bodies and head teachers significant powers in respect of finance.