Mr. John David Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans he has for the future of primary school education in Ballyhalbert, Co. Down; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ScottOn 24 May 1985 the Department of Education for Northern Ireland approved a proposal submitted by the South-Eastern Education and Library Board that Ballyeasborough primary school should close when Victoria primary school, Ballyhalbert, is rebuilt with appropriate permanent accommodation. It also approved the board's proposal to rebuild Victoria primary school for the four teacher category. Progress of the scheme to construction stage will depend on the degree of priority which the board is prepared to accord the project, as well as the overall availability of finance for school building.