§ Mr. DoverTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a commencement order in respect of admissions to primary schools in accordance with sections 26 to 32 of the Education Reform Act 1988.
§ Mr. Alan HowarthMy right hon. Friend has not yet reached a decision on when the more open enrolment provisions of the Education Reform Act 1988 should be extended to primary schools. When a decision has been reached, a commencement order will be made as necessary at the appropriate time.