§ Mr. Roperasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received on the proposals of Bolton metropolitan borough for the reorganisation of secondary education; and when he expects to respond to the proposals.
§ Dr. BoysonDetails are as follows:
Signatories Objections made to the Authority 1,540 Documents expressing objections sent to the Department 608 Documents expressing support 1,112 The Bolton education authority sent copies of the objections to my right hon. and learned Friend on 30 December 1980, together with its comments on them, as the Education Act 1980 requires. My right hon. and learned Friend will announce his decision on the proposals as soon as possible.