§ Mr. Evelyn Kingasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when she proposes to answer the letters sent to her by the Portland Parents Action Group relating to the future location of comprehensive schools in Weymouth and Portland; and if, in answering the letters, she will take into account recently increased transport costs, the wishes of Portland people and the strength of their community feeling.
§ Miss Margaret JacksonMy officials have asked the Dorset authority for its comments on the points made and a reply to the letters will be sent as soon as possible.
Plans for comprehensive education in Weymouth and Portland were approved by the then Secretary of State in 1973 and the Secretary of State has no power to revoke such approval once given.