HC Deb 12 February 1988 vol 127 cc371-2W
Mr. Simon Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what studies he has commissioned on the viability of education provision in inner London being transferred to borough authorities under the provisions of the Education Reform Bill.

Mrs. Rumbold

The Government's decision to legislate for the transfer of education responsibilities to the inner London councils took account of the nature of the present education service in the area, and of the experience of borough LEAs in outer London and in other inner-city areas.