§ Mr. Ray Powellasked the Secretary of State for Wales whether, in order to prevent the possible closure of schools due to oil shortage, he will advise local authorities to convert their schools to coal central heating.
§ Mr. Michael RobertsLocal education authorities are well aware of the energy situation and of the particular problems associated with oil. Discussions will shortly be held with local authority associations about the best means of achieving further energy savings. It is for authorities themselves to decide what measures can appropriately be taken at individual schools.