§ Mr. Robert Atkinsasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement on his policy toward school closures in Lancashire.
§ Mr. DunnMy right hon. Friend's policies towards school closures are set out in circulars 2/80, 2/81 and 4/82, copies of which I am sending to my hon. Friend. Every proposal that comes to my right hon. Friend for decision, whether for a school in Lancashire or elsewhere, is given careful consideration in the light of these policies and the particular circumstances of the individual case.