§ Sir John Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what information he has received from Her Majesty's Inspector of Schools as to which schools in the west Essex area of Essex comply with the requirements of the Education Act regarding assemblies and collective acts of worship and which do not; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Chris PattenMy right hon. Friend has received no such information. Where parents or others are concerned that the requirements of the Education Act 1944 in relation to assemblies and collective acts of worship are not being met, they should inform the school concerned or the local authority and, necessary, complain to my right hon. Friend who will have the matter investigated.