§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, pursuant to her answer of 10 April 2002,Official Report, column 136W, on the City Academy, Newcastle, if she will state the dates of the discussions with potential sponsors of City Academy; and if she will list the potential sponsors. [52117]
§ Mr. TimmsI would refer my hon. Friend to my answer of 10 April. I am not in a position to comment on discussions which may have taken place between local authorities and potential City Academy sponsors, and would reiterate that my Department has received no formal approach regarding a City Academy in the city of Newcastle area.