§ Mr. Tony LloydTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what advice he has given to groups seeking to opt-out secondary schools in Trafford.
§ Mrs. RumboldThe Department issued general advice in its circular 10/88, "Grant-Maintained Schools", and in a booklet "School Governors: How to Become A Grant-Maintained School". These were sent to the chairmen of governors of all maintained schools in England, including secondary schools in Trafford, in autumn last year.
§ Mr. Tony LloydTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what information has been given by his Department to interested groups about plans of the local authority to reorganise secondary education in Trafford.
§ Mr. ButcherThe Department has informed interested parties that, in view of my right hon. Friend's role in relation to statutory proposals, it is not possible for the Department to comment on the matter. Information on the procedure for rationalising school provision was given in the Department's circular 3/87.