HC Deb 28 October 1999 vol 336 c979W
16. Mr. Webb

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what discussions his Department has had with South Gloucestershire local education authority about the provision of secondary education in Bradley Stoke. [94265]

Ms Estelle Morris

Officials from the Department have met with South Gloucestershire LEA on several occasions and the provision of places was discussed.

It is the LEA's responsibility to ensure that there are sufficient secondary school places within its area.

The Department has supported capital bids from South Gloucestershire which met the published criteria for basic need.