§ 30. Mr. Tim SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations have been made by the Association of County Councils on his consultation papers.
§ Mrs. RumboldThe Association of County Councils has provided responses to all the main consultation documents. Copies of these responses have been placed in the Library. In addition, the association has written to my right hon. Friend about aspects of the consultation process.
§ 32. Mr. MealeTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he next plans to meet the Association of County Councils to discuss financial provision for education; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. RumboldMy right hon. Friend has regular meetings with the local authority associations to discuss matters relating to education provision. He last met them on 21 October to discuss the Government's plans for local authority spending on education in 1988–89 and our proposals for education reform. No further meeting has been arranged.