§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he expects to reply to the letter dated 28 July 1990 concerning secondary school placement in Torquay from Mr. I. W. Morton of Kingshurst, Paignton road, Stoke Gabriel, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6SJ.
§ Mr. FallonMr. Morton's letter, and those of seven other parents on the same subject, raised difficult questions about the Sex Discrimination Act and have required detailed consultation with the local education authority. Two letters have been sent to Mr. Morton advising him of the problem and apologising for the unavoidable delay. We will reply fully to Mr. Morton's inquiries as soon as we are in a position to do so.