Education Written Answer, 03/02/12 [S]
Written Answer given in response to John Park's (Lab) question asking the Scottish Executive what guidelines it provides to local authorities on the formal consultation processes required when altering education provision.
The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, Michael Russell, replied that the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010 sets out the consultation process that is to apply as respects various proposals made by education authorities for schools. The Scottish Government provides statutory guidance to local authorities on the application of the act, and this is available on the Scottish Government website.
For the full answer to this and other questions see the Scottish Parliament Written Answer Report 3 February 2012 which is available from the Scottish Parliament website.
Further Information
Scottish Parliament Written Answer Report 3 February 2012
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