asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many representations he has had about sixth form education at Ecclesbourne school, Duffield, Derbyshire; and if he will list the senders of such representations.

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Science has received representations about sixth form education at Ecclesbourne school, Derbyshire, from the parent-teachers association group; a petition from parents containing over 8,000 signatures; and petitions from 11 to 16 and post-16 pupils at the school. In addition to this, 160 statutory objections representing over 1,600 signatures, and 20 non-statutory objections have been received.