HC Deb 26 February 1998 vol 307 c360W
22. Mr. Hinchliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will introduce measures to abolish corporal punishment in independent schools. [29901]

Mr. Byers

We made clear in the Standing Committee on the School Standards and Framework Bill today that the Government would facilitate a free vote at Report Stage on amendments to outlaw corporal punishment in independent schools and nurseries.