HC Deb 23 April 1996 vol 276 c114W
Mr. Illsley

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many village schools have been closed in Northern Ireland since 1979. [26233]

Mr. Ancram

[holding answer 22 April 1996]The information is not available in the form requested. However, since 1979 a total of 155 primary schools either were closed or amalgamated with other schools.