HC Deb 10 July 1990 vol 176 c183W
61. Mr. Roger King

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement about the future of grammar school education in England.

Mr. Alan Howarth

It is for local education authorities to decide whether to bring forward proposals to change the pattern of organisation of their schools, including the establishment or discontinuance of grammar schools. My right hon. Friend considers all such proposals on their merits, having regard to the wishes of local parents.