§ Mr. Tim SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Education when he expects to determine the school standard number reductions proposed by Buckinghamshire county council in respect of(a) Shelburne County first school, High Wycombe, (b) Loudwater County combined school, High Wycombe, (c) Gerrards Cross Church of England combined school, Gerrards Cross and (d) Waddesdon County combined school, New Aylesbury.
§ Mr. ForthMy right hon. Friend is currently considering the applications made by Buckinghamshire county council to reduce the standard number at these schools. He hopes to announce his decision on the applications in the very near future.