HC Deb 21 July 1994 vol 247 c573W
Mr. Don Foster

To ask the Secretary of State for Education when he expects to make a decision on the future of Milton Ford special school, Portsmouth.

Mr. Forth

Hampshire local education authority was notified on 20 July of my right hon. Friend's qualified approval of its proposals involving the discontinuance of Milton Ford special school. The authority may implement the proposals, but final approval is subject to the agreement, approval and completion of building work.

122. Mr. Don Foster

To ask the Secretary of State for Education when he expects to make a decision on the future of Waterside special school, Portsmouth.

Mr. Forth

Hampshire local education authority was notified on 20 July of my right hon. Friend's qualified approval of its statutory proposals involving the redesignation of Waterside special school for secondary age pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The authority may implement the proposals but final approval is subject to the agreement, approval and completion of building work.