§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Education what representations have been received from Manchester's chief education officer in reply to the letter 561W sent to him by Mr. D. M. Forrester of his Department on 3 November concerning applications from schools for grant-maintained status; what reply is being sent; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ForthManchester city council's chief education officer has responded to the Department's letter of 3 November making a number of points. A reply will be sent to the CEO shortly.