Written question asked by Lord Willis of Knaresborough (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 13 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 July 2000. It was answered by Baroness Morris of Yardley (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 July 2000 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what plans he has to carry out an assessment of the effectiveness of schools organisation committees; and if he will take steps to give their role greater clarity.

Answer: Mr. Willis: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what plans he has to carry out an assessment of the effectiveness of schools' organisation committees; and if he will take steps to give their role greater clarity. [131246] Ms Estelle Morris: We shall be reviewing the issues which arise for School Organisation Committees as they increasingly become involved in complex school organisation decisions. This review will help us determine whether further guidance or changes in the procedures governing the conduct of Committees would be helpful.

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