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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, what account she takes of the recreational benefit of maintaining school playing fields when considering a school disposal request.

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
25805
Session
2015-16
Related items
Schools: Property Transfer
Wednesday, 3 February 2016
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Construction Land Property transfer Recreation spaces Schools
Legislation
Education Act 2011
Link
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