§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment when she expects to take a decision on the proposal of Newcastle LEA to close Blakelaw school, Newcastle; if she intends to set down(a) conditions and (b) targets as part of her decision; and if she will inform the hon. Member for Newcastle upon Tyne, Central of her decision. [17253]
§ Mr. Robin SquireMy right hon. Friend will reach a decision on these statutory proposals as soon as possible. Targets and conditions cannot be part of a decision on this type of proposal. The hon. Member will be informed of her decision as soon as it is made.