School Catchment Areas (Hansard, 28 January 1991)

§ Mr. Norman Hogg
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what advice he has given to education authorities on parental rights when school catchment areas are subject to rezoning; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Michael Forsyth
In terms of the Education (Publication and Consultation Etc.) (Scotland) Regulations 1981, education authorities are required to publicise and to consult parents and other interested parties on any proposals to amend a school's delineated area.

§ Mr. Norman Hogg
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list his powers to determine school catchment areas; what advice he has given to education authorities in this respect; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Michael Forsyth
My right hon. Friend has no such powers, nor has he offered advice to education authorities on this matter.