§ Sir Teddy TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment when her Department was advised of the proposal advanced by Church of England education authorities to transfer the St. Mary's school in East street, Southend-on-Sea to vacant premises owned by the Essex county council in Boston avenue, Southend; on what grounds her Department's permission is required for the change of location; and when she expects to come to a decision on the matter. [33553]
§ Mrs. GillanThe Secretary of State's approval is required for all proposals published under section 13 of the Education Act 1980 to transfer a school to a new site. The governing body of St. Mary's school published proposals on 12 January 1995, and we hope to reach a decision shortly.
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