§ Mr. Brocklebank-Fowlerasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many village schools in Norfolk have been closed since May 1979; and how many applications for closure are awaiting the Secretary of State's decision for the county of Norfolk.
§ Dr. BoysonSince May 1979 the Norfolk local education authority has ceased to maintain 20 village primary schools. Additionally, proposals in respect of a further six village schools have been approved or determined under section 12 of the Education Act 1980 and are due to be implemented in July 1983 or July 1984. Three proposals to cease to maintain village schools in Norfolk are currently awaiting my right hon. Friend's decision; if approved they will involve the net closure of four schools.