§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many appeals he has received under section 8(6) of the Education Act 1981 in the 12 months ending 31 March 1986; and if he will (a) list the local education authorities concerned and give the number of appeals against each authority and (b) state in how many instances he has (i) confirmed the special educational provision specified in the statement, (ii) amended the statement and (iii) directed the local education authority to cease to maintain a statement; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DunnThe information is as follows:
of appeals against each authority, (b) state in how many instances he has upheld the decision of the local education authority and (c) state in how many instances he has directed the local education authority to reconsider its decision; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DunnThe information is as follows:
111WIn four instances, Nottinghamshire (2), Bury (1), Hereford and Worcester (1) the LEA have agreed to reconsider their decision following informal discussions with the Department.
§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many special schools designated for physically handicapped children in the maintained, non-maintained and independent sectors, respectively, have closed since 1 April 1983.
§ Mr. DunnSeven maintained and three non-maintained special schools approved for physically handicapped (or physically handicapped and delicate) pupils have closed since 1 April 1983. Two independent schools which catered for physically handicapped children have also closed since that date.