§ Helen JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills (1) if he will make a statement on the settlement reached in the case of Higginson v. Cheshire County Council; [79973]
(2) what guidance he has given to LEAs on informing governing bodies of the outcome of legal actions involving the authority and past or present members of a school's staff: and if he will make a statement. [79974]
§ Mr. MilibandThe conclusion reached in the case of Higginson versus Cheshire County Council is a matter for the parties concerned. My Department has not, to the best of my knowledge, issued advice to LEAs on disclosure of the outcomes of legal actions to governing bodies where such actions involve members of school staff.