Written question asked by Lord Willis of Knaresborough (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 25 April 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 May 2002. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 May 2002 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, pursuant to the Answer of 11th April, 383 c519W, what conditions have been attached to the sponsorship by Sir Peter Vardy of the proposed South Middlesbrough Academy.

Answer: Mr. Willis: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, pursuant to the answer of 11 April 2002, Official Report, column 519W, what conditions have been attached to the sponsorship by Sir Peter Vardy of the proposed South Middlesbrough Academy. [53401] Mr. Timms: We understand that the sponsors have agreed with Middlesbrough LEA that the City Academy should have a Christian ethos and serve pupils aged 11-18. The proposals that the partnership have developed reflect those preferences.

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