§ Mr. BettsTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment (1) what credit approvals have been given to date for the repair and replacement of Derwent system schools; [40289]
(2) if she will make a statement on the future of Derwent system schools; [40290]
(3) what representations she has received on the need to replace Derwent system schools; and what bids for credit approval have been received; [40291]
(4) if she will make a statement on the current condition of Derwent system schools; [40292]
(5) how many Derwent system schools there are; and in which local authorities they are located; [40293]
(6) if she will make a statement about the replacement of Derwent system schools. [40294]
§ Mrs. GillanInformation about the number, location and condition of Derwent system schools is not held centrally. A small number of applications for credit approval have been made specifically referring to systems buildings, but the type of construction is not always identified.
In 1987, the Department advised all local education authorities of problems which had been found with certain Derwent system buildings, and in 1988 recommended that 148W certain timber-framed and prefabricated buildings, including Derwent system buildings, should be checked.
Local education authorities and governing bodies are responsible for the maintenance of the fabric of their school buildings.