Kilburn Church of England Primary School

HC Deb 27 June 1968 vol 767 cc788-9

7. Mr. Turton

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received against the proposed closure of Kilburn Church of England Primary School; and whether he will now hold a public inquiry into this matter.

Miss Bacon

Objections have been received from a number of local government electors, from the school managers, and from the Thirsk Rural District Council. It is not the Department's practice to hold public inquiries on matters of this kind, but we shall consider carefully all the representations we receive before reaching a decision.

Mr. Turton

In view of the widespread local concern, will the right hon. Lady consider receiving a deputation on this matter?

Miss Bacon

If I receive a deputation on one side, I shall have to receive deputations from other parties who take an opposite view. The right hon. Gentleman will realise that we act in a quasi-judicial manner here, and I could not say today what the result would be.