HC Deb 16 February 1984 vol 54 cc298-9W
The Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many rural schools were closed in Northern Ireland between May 1979 and May 1983; how many have been closed since May 1983; and in which education and library boards areas these are situated.

Mr. Scott

The information is as follows:

Schools Closed
Education and Library Board May 1979-May 1983 Since May 1983
Belfast 0 1
Western 16 1
North-Eastern 22 2
South-Eastern 5 7
Southern 10 2
TOTALS 53 13