HC Deb 23 November 1983 vol 49 c198W
Mr. Alton

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will list schools scheduled for total closure in the city of Liverpool's reorganisation plan; and what is the number of hectares of land on each site.

Mr. Dunn

The proposals published by the Liverpool education authority on 4 November indicate that the premises of the following schools would in due course be completely taken out of useAigburth Vale, Anfield, Childwall Valley, Holly Lodge, Hillfoot Hey, Liverpool Collegiate, Liverpool Institute Boys and Liverpool Institute Girls.

The Department does not have the other information requested by the hon. Member.

Mr. Alton

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement on the proposal to appoint head teachers in the coming week of the 27 schools affected by the reorganisation of secondary education in Liverpool, in advance of his decision in respect of the proposals.

Mr. Dunn

Education authorities which publish proposals under section 12 of the Education Act 1980 are free to make contingency preparations for their implementation including the appointment of designated staff to newly proposed schools. Provided that any such designated appointments are made by Liverpool education authority dependent upon my right hon. Friend's decision on its proposals, such action would not breach the requirements of section 16(1) of the 1980 Act.