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Written question asked by Bob Spink (Independent (affiliation)) on Thursday, 4 June 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 June 2009. It was answered by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 June 2009 on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.


Local Government: Correspondence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what mechanisms exist for hon. Members to request an immediate response from local education authorities in respect of urgent cases referred to them by those hon. Members; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

If a local authority fails to respond to a hon. Member within a reasonable period of time, it is open to that Member to complain to the Commission for Local Administration in England (the Local Government Ombudsman).


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
493 c846W; 278809
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Correspondence Local education authorities
Link
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