To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science, in relation to the Sheffield education authority area, how many responses he has received in support of the proposals contained in the Education Reform Bill from that area; and how many of these responses express concern or opposition to the proposals.

My right hon. Friend has received representations from some 30 organisations in the Sheffield area and a substantial number from individual parents and teachers. Many of the responses commented in detail on our proposals and cannot be categorised in the form requested by the hon. Member. Copies of all responses, except those from individuals, are available in the Library of the House.