§ Mr. SpearingTo ask the Secretary of State for Education if he will state the names and location of recently completed secondary schools, without sixth form provision, of eight or more form entries per year, distinguishing between(a) county schools, (b) voluntary-aided schools, (c) grant-maintained schools and (d) city technology colleges together with their costs, exclusive of site.
§ Mr. Robin SquireInformation on capital projects since 1987 indicates that the only secondary school, without sixth form provision, of eight or more forms of entry to have recently been completed is Tanbridge school—a county comprehensive—in Horsham, West Sussex. The cost of the school, exclusive of site, was £12.1 million.
§ Mr. SpearingTo ask the Secretary of State for Education what account he takes of the likely proportion of statemented children attending newly built schools to which his cost and other regulations apply.
§ Mr. ForthMy right hon. Friend judges each case for a new school on its merits. Before approving new accommodation, the Secretary of State takes into account the extent to which the accommodation is consistent with his building guidelines and whether, in the case of accommodation for pupils with special educational needs, it is appropriate for those needs. The need for special accommodation for pupils with statements of special educational needs may form part of that consideration.