§ Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he expects to respond to the application from the Buckinghamshire county council to vary the conditions on which the Knotty Green combined school, Beaconsfield was approved for closure; and what has been the reason for the delay in responding to the application.
§ Dr. BoysonI intend shortly to meet my right hon. Friend the Member for Chesham and Amersham (Sir I. Gilmour) and a deputation of parents to hear their views about the authority's request. A reply will be sent to the authority as soon as possible thereafter.