HC Deb 22 June 1984 vol 62 cc288-9W
Mr. Brandon-Bravo

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science in how many cases in each of the last three years, following his rejection of a proposal by a local education authority under section 12 of the Education Act 1980, the same, or substantially the same, proposal has again been submitted within a period of six months; how many such resubmissions have resulted in him approving the proposal; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Dunn

There have been three such proposals since section 12 of the Education Act 1980 came into force. Of these my right hon. Friend has approved two. Those making the proposals having taken account of his reasons for the earlier rejection in the detail of what was subsequently proposed. The third has yet to be decided.

Mr. Brandon-Bravo

asked the Secretary of State for Education if he will introduce legislation to provide that where a proposal in respect of a particular school by a local education authority, under section 12 of the Education Act 1980 has been rejected by him, no further proposal regarding the same school may be made for a specified period; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Dunn

My right hon. Friend has no plans to introduce such legislation.