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Written question asked by Andrew Gwynne (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 February 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 5 February 2016. It was answered by Edward Timpson (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 February 2016 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Schools: Property Transfer

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 3 February 2016 to Question 24211, whether public health and health inequalities are taken into account in the consideration she gives to an application of dispose of former school playing fields.

Answer

The Education Funding Agency and the Independent School Playing Fields Panel who advise on playing field disposals will look at a range of factors before advising the Secretary of State on disposals, including any reduction in access to playing fields for the school, other local schools and the local community.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25776
Session
2015-16
Related items
Schools: Property Transfer
Wednesday, 3 February 2016
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Disadvantaged Construction Health Land Property transfer Playing fields Schools
Legislation
Education Act 2011
Link
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