HC Deb 19 December 1989 vol 164 c205W
26. Mr. David Porter

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement on the role of governors in implementing the education reforms.

Mrs. Rumbold

The Government believe that governors have a central role in improving the effectiveness of our schools. This is reflected in the provisions of the Education Reform Act, including the new arrangements for the local management of schools.