Parliamentary Bureau Motion: S2M-1086
24/03/2004 - Motions and Amendements
Link to The Scottish Parliament Official Document.
S2M-1086 Rhona Brankin: Proposed Midlothian Primary School Closures - That the Parliament notes the grave concerns
of parents about the proposed closure of rural primary schools in Midlothian; acknowledges concerns about the short consultation
process; recognises that, while the matter of school closure is primarily a subject for local authorities, they must act within
the legislative framework of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980, the Education (Scotland) Act 1981 and the Standards in Scotland's
Schools etc. Act 2000, and further notes that local authorities should be informed by the Scottish Executive's policies on the
importance of rural services to sustainable rural communities and the need to promote rural businesses.
Supported by: Bill Butler, Jackie Baillie, Mr John Home Robertson, Maureen Macmillan, Mike Pringle, Scott Barrie,
Dr Elaine Murray, Mr Kenneth Macintosh, Fiona Hyslop, Christine Grahame, Mr Adam Ingram
