§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for Education when he received an application seeking voluntary-aided status from the Bradford Muslim Girls 47W community high school; whether he has received all the information he requires to enable him to reach a decision on the application; when he expects to announce his decision; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Robin SquireThe Department received proposals seeking voluntary-aided status for the Bradford Muslim Girls community high school on 30 March. A two-month statutory objection period follows the publication of such proposals. Because of my right hon. Friend's role in these matters, it is not appropriate to comment on proposals which will come before him for decision. We shall make a decision as soon as is compatible with a full and careful consideration of the proposals.