Written question asked by Iris Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 9 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 November 2005. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 November 2005 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

South Eastern ELB

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many (a) primary schools and (b) area high schools within the South Eastern education and library board area are being considered for closure; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: The South Eastern education and library board plans to create two primary schools through the amalgamation of four schools in Lisburn and two in Holywood.The board is also currently undertaking strategic reviews of controlled school provision in the Lisburn, Dunmurry, Castlereagh, Bangor and North East Ards areas. These reviews have been subject to consultation and they identify options, including some potential rationalisations. Further detailed consideration of the options will be required before any decisions are made.There are currently no plans for maintained school closures in the board area.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 439 c1200W;439 c1200W; 28157
Session: 2005-06
Subjects: Closures Northern Ireland Schools South Eastern Education and Library Board
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk