§ 111. Mr. Parkerasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how 144W many schools in the London Borough of Barking have been closed owing to fuel shortage; what number are still closed; and what steps are being taken to re-open them.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeI understand from the Barking Education Authority that 22 schools have been closed because of the fuel shortage resulting from the strike of some tanker drivers. 14 of these remain closed. The schools will reopen as soon as the supply of oil is resumed.