§ Mr. Nobleasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what progress has been made in discussions with the Lancashire Education Authority concerning secondary education in Rossendale; and if she will make a statement.
§ Miss Margaret JacksonI recently met representatives of the Lancashire education authority to discuss the progress of secondary reorganisation in the county, including Rossendale. As a result of that meeting there are to be discussions between officials of my Department and the authority on the details of a sixth form college scheme in Rossendale, with a view to the early submission of section 13 proposals.