§ Mr. AmessTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what operating initiatives have been launched in Basildon in each of the last five years.
§ Mr. EggarThe main on-going initiative launched by Essex education authority in Basildon was the establishment of Basildon tertiary college and the consequent abolition of school sixth forms in the area. More recently, in response to local demand, my right hon. and learned Friend accorded grant-maintained status to Chalvedon school, and re-established its sixth form.