§ Mr. Shersbyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she will make a further statement on the future of the Barbara Speake Stage School, East Acton.
Miss Margaret JackosnHer Majesty's inspectors paid a further visit to the school on 20th and 21st June 1977. In the light of their report my right hon. Friend has decided not to implement the order closing the school at the end of the summer term. But, although there has been some improvement, I remain concerned by the range and quality of the general education offered by the school, and I am anxious that the recommendations made over the last seven years should be carried out. Consequently I have asked Her Majesty's inspectors to keep the school's progress under review.