§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to ensure that the same standards of financial and managerial control that do not apply to local280W education authority schools will be required for grant-maintained schools.
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 5 December 1994]: A self-governing school in Scotland is subject to a range of provisions to ensure that the highest possible standards of financial and managerial control apply. In addition to inspection by Her Majesty's inspectors of schools, these provisions include: a scheme of Government prescribing such a school's articles of constitution and articles of management; the Self-Governing Schools (Application and Amendment of Regulations) (Scotland) Regulations 1994; the Self-Governing Schools (Change in Characteristics) (Scotland) Regulations 1994; the Self-Governing Schools Grant and Recovery (Scotland) Regulations 1994; and detailed financial management procedures and audit arrangements set out in a financial memorandum and other requirements and other guidance.