§ Mr. Home Robertsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland why Tynepark list D school has been nominated for closure, in view of the continuing demand for list D school places for older girls.
§ Mr. FairgrieveThe reasons which caused my Department to propose that my right hon. Friend should withdraw his certificate of approval from Tynepark list D school were set out in a consultative document which was widely circulated to interested bodies for comment in November 1980. I am sending a copy of this document to the hon. Member. My right hon. Friend is awaiting advice from the standing advisory committee on the list D schools before he reaches a decision on the proposal.