HC Deb 13 November 1979 vol 973 c551W
Mr. Wm. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the advice given or instructions issued by the Department of Education regarding the closure of schools for the visit of Her Majesty the Queen to Northern Ireland in 1977; and what discretion was given to school principals.

Mr. Goodhart

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Wm. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the advice given or instructions issued by the Department of Education regarding the closure of schools for the visit of His Holiness the Pope to the Irish Republic in 1979; and what discretion was given to school principals.

Mr. Goodhart

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.