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Maintained Schools

Volume 972: debated on Monday 29 October 1979

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asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science in respect of how many maintained schools with more than 40 pupils he has approved proposals for closure since 4 May, in cases where the schools were not being replaced by new buildings on alternative sites.

Since 4 May 1979 my right hon. and learned Friend has approved proposals to cease to maintain 17 schools with more than 40 pupils on roll, in cases where the schools were not being replaced by new buildings on alternative sites.