HC Deb 10 November 1966 vol 735 cc1514-5
9. Mr. Sharples

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will now reconsider his decision not to receive a delegation from the Worcester Park and Stoneleigh Parents' Association with regard to the proposed closure of Stoneleigh County Secondary School.

Mr. Redhead

No, Sir.

Mr. Sharples

Will the Minister of State reconsider this decision, in view of the very strong feelings which are held by many parents living in this area and in view of his own admission that there may well be a great deal of background to this decision of which his Department is unaware?

Mr. Redhead

I am well aware that there is local opposition to the Surrey authority's proposal in this respect. We have received 30 letters from parents and a petition. Each of these is being carefully considered, and it is my right hon. Friend's view that a deputation would not be able to say anything which has not already been said in writing and which will be studied, together with the authority's statement and comments, with the greatest care.

Mr. Sharples

In view of the unsatisfactory nature of that reply, I give notice that I shall attempt to raise this matter on the Adjournment.