§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many schools have(a) opened and (b) closed sixth forms since 1997. [12403]
§ Mr. Ivan Lewis[holding answer 5 November 2001]: Since 1997 proposals have been approved to open 27 school sixth forms and close 13 school sixth forms.
§ Chris GraylingTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many sixth forms have closed since 1997. [12973]
§ Mr. Ivan LewisThirteen proposals for the closure of school sixth forms have been approved since 1997.