HC Deb 01 December 1988 vol 142 cc352-3W
Mr. Fraser

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received from the London borough of Bromley about the transfer of Inner London education authority schools for children with special educational needs which are situated in Bromley to that borough; and whether he has been offered any undertaking by that borough to maintain such schools as special schools if transferred.

Mr. Butcher

The London borough of Bromley has indicated an interest in taking over responsibility for the two residential special schools maintained by ILEA which are located in Bromley. My right hon. Friend will take decisions about the allocation of ILEA's residential special schools in the light of discussions currently taking place with all the councils concerned. Any proposal for the discontinuance of one of these schools would require statutory proposals in accordance with the Education Act 1981.