HC Deb 20 January 1972 vol 829 cc238-9W
59. Mr. Terry Davis

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether she will list in the OFFICIAL REPORT all the proposals for comprehensive reorganisation in Worcestershire which are waiting for her approval; the dates on which the period for objections expired; how many objections were received; and the dates on which the local education authority has suggested

Area Expiry of period for objection Number of objectors Date of Implementation
Stourport-on-Severn 18th May, 1971 4,498 September, 1972
Proposals in respect of eight primary and secondary schools providing for a three-tier system of education, 5–8, 8–12 and 5–9, 9–12 with a 12–18 comprehensive high school.
Kidderminster 25th May, 1971 September, 1973
Proposals in respect of 27 primary and secondary schools providing for a three-tier system of education, 5–9, 9–13 with 13–18 comprehensive high schools.
Bewdley 14th August, 1971 None September, 1973
Proposal providing for an 11–18 comprehensive high school.
Upton-upon-Severn and Hanley Castle 24th November. 1971 None September, 1974
Proposals providing for an 11–14 and a 14–18 comprehensive school.

My right hon. Friend expects to announce her decision on these complex proposals within a few days.