§ Mr. Shersbyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science, in view of the fact that parents have been advised that the Barbara Speake Stage School, East Acton, is to close on 18th July, what report she has received from Her Majesty's inspector concerning the school; and if she will make a statement.
§ Miss Margaret JacksonMy right hon. Friend has received a number of reports by Her Majesty's inspectors on the Barbara Speake Stage School over the last seven years, the contents of which have been made known to the school proprietor. Solicitors acting for the school have applied for the removal of the disqualification imposed upon the school and the application is now under consideration.