§ Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether it is her policy to discourage the continuance or establishment of one-teacher primary schools or first schools in isolated rural communities.
§ Miss Margaret JacksonIf proposals are submitted under Section 13 of the424W Education Act 1944 for the closure of very small primary schools—whether one-teacher or more—these are carefully examined, and the likely viability, both educational and economic, is considered. This often, but not invariably leads to the conclusion that closure is in the best interests of the children involved.