§ Sir Michael McNair-WilsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many independent schools have been closed following a notice of complaint in the last five years.
§ Mr. ButcherSince April 1984, five independent schools have closed following the issue of a notice of complaint.
§ Sir Michael McNair-WilsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he has any plans to introduce an accreditation for independent schools supervised by Her Majesty's inspectorate.
§ Mr. ButcherMy right hon. Friend has no plans to introduce an accreditation scheme for independent schools.