Written question asked by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 June 2000. It was answered by Baroness Morris of Yardley (Labour) on Monday, 19 June 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, if he will list the statutory functions that will remain with Leeds Local Education Authority under the new arrangements for education services announced on 14th June.

Answer: Mr. Hilary Benn: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will list the statutory functions that will remain with Leeds Local Education Authority under the new arrangements for education services announced on 14 June. [126823] Ms Estelle Morris: The announcement on 14 June of a new joint venture company to deliver education services to schools in Leeds, set out the broad framework for the way forward. Detailed discussions will continue as to precisely which statutory functions will transfer to the new company to allow it effectively to discharge its responsibilities for service delivery and increasing attainment.

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