§ Mr. Wrigglesworthasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she 477W proposes to issue guidance to local education authorities about the closure of schools in the light of the decline in the school population.
§ Miss Margaret JacksonMy right hon. Friend has circulated, to those representing local authorities, teachers and the Church authorities, a draft of a document containing guidance on this matter and has asked for their comments by 31st March. Copies of the draft are available in the Library of the House.