HC Deb 17 May 1988 vol 133 cc385-6W
18. Mr. Amess

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received about those aspects of the Education Reform Bill which deal with higher education.

Mr. Jackson

Many representations have been received. Copies of those from organisations in response to the various consultative documents are in the Library.

20. Mr. Morley

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he is in a position to provide more detail of the proposed methods of testing under the provisions of the Education Reform Bill; and if he will make a statement.

51. Mr. Cousins

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he is now in a position to provide more detail of the proposed method of testing under the provisions of the Education Reform Bill; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Rumbold

Not yet.

44. Dr. Michael Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received about the effect the Education Reform Bill will have on grammar schools with regard to curriculum and enrolment.

Mrs. Rumbold

My right hon. Friend has received a number of representations and queries from grammar schools concerning the effects of the Education Reform Bill. The national curriculum proposals will allow all schools the flexibility to meet the particular needs of their pupils, including the most able. The proposals on open enrolment will not affect the nature of the intake to grammar schools, as the relief safeguarding the selective character of such schools under the Education Act 1980 will remain in force.

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