HC Deb 17 October 1968 vol 770 cc152-3W
Mr. Will Owen

asked the secretary of State for Education and Science what progress has been made in the country of Northumberland to establish a scheme of comprehensive education; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Edward Short

The Authority's reorganisation plan, which was approved by my predecessor last January, is to be implemented in stages during the next few years. I understand that the Authority hope to reorganise Wallsend, Seaton Delaval and Cranlington in September, 1969 and Killingworth and Longbenton in September, 1970. Local consultations on the implementation of the scheme for the Morpeth district are now taking place.