§ Mr. Andrew F. BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will take steps to put beyond doubt the right of every young person, including those with special educational needs, aged between 16 and 19 years who seeks it to receive appropriate full-time education; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DunnClause 81 of the Education Reform Bill, which clarifies the existing law on this point, puts beyond doubt the duty of local education authorities to provide full-time education for all who seek it up to the age of 19, including those with special educational needs.