HC Deb 15 May 1984 vol 60 c136W
Mr. Maxwell-Hyslop

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if, in view of the inconvenience caused by the delay in granting approval, he will expedite his consideration of the draft articles of government for Devon secondary schools; and when he now expects to come to a decision.

Mr. Dunn

My right hon. Friend hopes that a decision will be possible very shortly on this and similar proposals by other authorities which have raised fundamental questions about the appropriate balance of responsibilities between governing bodies and LEAs, the resolution of which has proved more complex than anticipated.