HC Deb 19 July 1988 vol 137 cc540-1W
29. Mr. Bellingham

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what further plans he has or is considering for the maintenance of religious education in the primary and secondary sector; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Rumbold

The Education Reform Bill contains a range of provisions relating to religious education in maintained schools. The Department will in due couse be issuing a circular about the implications of these provisions.