§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether in the light of the provisions for parental choice contained in the parents' charter, he will meet Tayside regional council to discuss the proposed closures of schools in Dundee; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Allan StewartUnder the terms of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 the consent of my right hon. Friend to school closures is now required only in limited circumstances and it would not be appropriate for him to become involved unless firm proposals requiring his consent emerge following the consultation process required by regulations and now being undertaken by Tayside regional council.