HC Deb 20 December 1988 vol 144 c202W
40. Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he has received any representations from local education authorities about surplus places; and if he will make a statement.

63. Mr. George Howarth

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he has received any representations from local education authorities about surplus places; and if he will make a statement.

67. Mr. Graham

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he has received any representations from local education authorities about surplus places; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Butcher

My right hon. Friend receives such representations from time to time, usually in connection with statutory proposals for school reorganisation. He has also recently received a letter on this subject from the chairman of the education committee of the Association of County Councils.