§ Mr. SimsTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what plans he has to introduce amending legislation in the light of the recent High Court decision concerning Bromley and Kingston education authorities; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FallonMy right hon. and learned Friend is aware of the recent court cases involving the school admissions policies of Bromley and Kingston education authorities. He will be looking at the pattern of school admissions this September before deciding whether legislation to amend the law on admissions would be appropriate.