Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 120540
Schools: Closures
Tabled: 12 March 2026
Answered: 17 March 2026
Named DayQuestion
Steff Aquarone
Liberal Democrat — North Norfolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of delaying decisions on school closures until after the 2026 local elections in relevant local authorities.
Answer
Georgia GouldThe department has not made such an assessment.However, in line with the Cabinet Office May 2026 elections guidance, during the three weeks preceding local authority elections the department takes special care in relation to announcements, including acade...
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