§ 13. Mr. ThurnhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received about providing more choice in education; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeIt is clear from many letters I receive that there is a great deal of support from parents and others for the principle that parents should have choice in education. Our policies are designed to maximise choice, in particular our polices for grant-maintained schools, city technology colleges, more open enrolment, assisted places in independent schools, and education post-16.