§ Mr. FatchettTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science, further to his reply on 26 February,Official Report, column 3, whether he will carry out a survey of the current availability of land for use as school playing fields; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alan HowarthMy right hon. Friend has no present plans to do so. The provision of school playing fields is a matter for LEAs and others responsible for the schools.
§ Mr. FatchettTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will seek a report from the London borough of Enfield about the position of school playing fields for the proposed Southgate school consolidation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alan HowarthThe Department has received a submission from Enfield LEA seeking formal approval to a building project associated with the proposed consolidation of Southgate school. The submission includes a certificate confirming that the proposals will comply with the statutory standards. These include playing field requirements. The proposal will be considered by the Department in accordance with normal procedures.