§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for Education what representations he has received, during the consultation period, following the application by the Bradford Muslim girls community high school to be granted voluntary aided status; how many representations(a) supported the application and (b) opposed the application; what meetings his officials have had with representatives of the school to discuss the application; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Robin SquireMy right hon. Friend has received no such representations. Officials are to meet representatives of the school on 20 June. On the question of a statement on the proposals, I refer the hon. Member for Bradford, West to replies I gave on 31 January,Official Report, column 522 and 23 May, Official Report, column 46.