HC Deb 26 October 2000 vol 355 c190W
Mr. Baker

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will make a statement on the future role of local education authorities. [132611]

Ms Estelle Morris

Local education authorities have four essential functions related to schools: special educational needs, access and school transport, school improvement and strategic management.

We are working with LEAs and other partners to develop new and better ways of securing the delivery of education services.