HC Deb 17 March 1986 vol 94 c6W
Mr. Craigen

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if the Scottish Federation of Education Welfare Officers was invited to make a submission prior to the issue of his Department's draft circular "School Attendance and the Education Welfare Services"; and what representations it made to him on the matter.

Mr. Chris Patten

The Department's consultations were restricted to the relevant English associations, since the circular does not apply to Scotland.