§ Mr. Laurence RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what representations he has received from(a) parents and (b) other involved parties about the secondary schools and sixth form review in Gloucestershire; and if he will make a statement. [153401]
§ Mr. Miliband[holding answer 6 February 2004]: The Department has received approximately 100 letters from parents and other interested parties about the review of school provision in Gloucestershire. The review, and any decision on how to proceed, are matters for local decision. The Secretary of State has no role in the process.
§ Mr. Laurence RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what discussions he has had with representatives of grammar schools in Gloucestershire following the county's education review; and if he will make a statement. [153402]
§ Mr. Miliband[holding answer 6 February 2004]: The Secretary of State has not met any representatives of grammar schools from Gloucestershire. The local authority's review and any reorganisation proposals which may follow will fall to be decided by the local School Organisation Committee, or the Adjudicator if the Committee cannot reach a unanimous decision. The Secretary of State has no role in that decision making process.