HC Deb 02 February 1981 vol 998 c42W
Mr. Farr

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he is satisfied that his order confirming the application of the Leicester education authority to close Medbourne village school, was made in a proper manner.

Dr. Boyson

Yes.

Mr. Farr

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will withdraw his order confirming the application of the Leicester education authority to close Medbourne village school.

Dr. Boyson

No; my right hon. and learned Friend has no powers to do so.

Mr. Farr

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science why he has confirmed the closure of Medbourne village school, Leicestershire in the light of the recent removal by the water authority of its embargo on new housing, which will result in substantial new housing development.

Dr. Boyson

My right hon. and learned Friend approved proposals to close Medbourne school, Leicestershire, because he was satisfied that they were in the educational interests of the children and represented a wise use of resources.