To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what advice he has given to education authorities on parental rights when school catchment areas are subject to rezoning; and if he will make a statement.

In terms of the Education (Publication and Consultation Etc.) (Scotland) Regulations 1981, education authorities are required to publicise and to consult parents and other interested parties on any proposals to amend a school's delineated area.

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list his powers to determine school catchment areas; what advice he has given to education authorities in this respect; and if he will make a statement.

My right hon. Friend has no such powers, nor has he offered advice to education authorities on this matter.