HC Deb 08 December 1997 vol 302 c462W
Mr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has for repeal of the legislation which allows schools to opt out of education authority control; and if he will make a statement. [18906]

Mr. Wilson

[holding answer 4 December 1997]: My right hon. Friend will bring forward legislation to repeal these provisions at the earliest opportunity.

Mr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many schools have opted out of education authority control; where they are located; and if he will make a statement. [18905]

Mr. Wilson

[holding answer 4 December 1997]: Two—St. Mary's Episcopal Primary School, Dunblane and Dornoch Academy. Fort William Primary School's proposal for self-governing status was accepted last December but it has not been implemented.