§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he is yet in a position to make a decision on the future of Howe Dell school in Hatfield.
§ Mr. DunnHertfordshire county council's proposals to cease to maintain Howe Dell school in Hatfield are being considered: at present further information is awaited from the local education authority. Consideration of the proposals will he completed as quickly as is compatible with a full and careful examination of all the relevant issues.