HC Deb 13 November 1996 vol 285 cc280-1W
Mr. Harry Greenway

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if she will undertake a public consultation exercise on the value of corporal punishment in schools; and if she will make a statement. [2428]

Mr. Forth

No. Corporal punishment is an issue which gives rise to a wide range of sincerely held views. However, the Government's view is that its reintroduction would not solve problems of indiscipline in schools.

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