§ 53. Mr. Hunterasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he is satisfied with procedures for appeal against school closures; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DunnMy right hon. Friend is satisfied that the statutory procedures provide sufficient opportunity for the views of the proposers and of local objectors to be fully taken into account before proposals are decided. Advice 423W on the operation of the procedures is set out in circulars 2/80 and 2/81, and most recently in administrative memorandum 4/84.