§ Dr. Edmund Marshallasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science for how many village schools in rural communities he has, since taking office, approved proposals for cessation of maintenance, without replacement, by local education authorities.
§ Dr. BoysonSince taking office my right hon. and learned Friend has approved proposals by local authorities to cease to maintain 93 primary schools in rural areas. In addition, there have been three determinations by local authorities to implement unopposed county primary school closures in such areas.