§ 40. Mr. Chapmanasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many State primary and secondary schools were closed in 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 and 1981, respectively.
§ Dr. BoysonThe information is not available in the form requested. The number of schools approved or determined for closure by my right hon. Friend or local education authorities during those years is as follows: 79W
Primary Secondary 1977 87 16 1978 77 13 1979 61 16 1980 83 29 1981 183 36