§ Mr. DowdTo ask the Secretary of State for Education how many schools within Greater London have opted out of local authority control; and how many have applications being considered by his Department.
§ Mr. ForthA total of 86 schools in Greater London are operating as self-governing (GM) state schools. My right hon. Friend has indicated that he is minded to approve a further two schools for GM status. Applications from 26 Greater London schools are under consideration in the Department.