§ Mr. HindTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received from schools on local management of schools; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ButcherMy right hon. Friend has received a number of representations from school governors and head teachers commenting on aspects of the local management of schools (LMS). Many authorities are now consulting their schools formally on their draft LMS schemes. I am impressed by the hard work which is clearly being devoted to the preparation of satisfactory schemes.