Primary School Closures (Midlothian)
Oral Questions Selected for Answer: S2O-1892
25/03/2004 - Selected for answer on Thursday 1st April 2004
Link to The Scottish Parliament Official Document.
14. Colin Fox: To ask the Scottish Executive whether the decision to close six schools in
Edinburgh and five schools in Midlothian has been taken with the best educational interests of children in mind. (S2O-1892)
Rural Schools
01/04/2004 - Official Report
14. Colin Fox: To ask the Scottish Executive whether the decision to close six schools in
Edinburgh and five schools in Midlothian has been taken with the best educational interests of children in mind. (S2O-1892)
The Minister for Education and Young People (Peter Peacock): Education authorities are always required to act in light
of their statutory duties to provide adequate and efficient education, to improve the quality of that education, and to ensure that it is
directed to developing children's fullest potential. Detailed policies and decisions are a matter for each authority.
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