§ Mr. Tony LloydTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) what discussions he had with Trafford borough council about the location of a city technology college on the site of the former boy's grammar school in Stretford; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what discussions he has had with Trafford borough council about locating a city technology college or arts technology college on sites in Trafford;
(3) if he will list those outside bodies with which he has had discussions concerning locating a city technology college or arts technology college on sites in Trafford; and if he will list those sites.
§ Mrs. RumboldThe City Technology College Trust has been negotiating with the Trafford borough council and the LEA for the purchase of the redundant Stretford boys grammar school. The education committee has shown substantial interest in the establishment of a city technology college, but it has not, as yet, been able to find a way to reconcile this interest with its considerable problems of coping with falling secondary school numbers. my right hon. Friend has had no discussions regarding other sites in Trafford.