§ 77. Mr. Tim Smithasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what action he plans to take against those local education authorities which ignore the wishes of their school governing bodies.
§ Mr. DunnGenerally, the position of governing bodies will be strengthened by the Education (No. 2) Act 1986 which clarifies the relative powers and responsibilities of those involved in running individual schools. My right hon. Friend retains the power under sections 68 and 99 of the Education Act 1944 to intervene in cases where a local education authority has manifestly abused its powers or neglected its duties.