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PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(17 March 2026)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make it her policy to delay departmental decisions on academy closures or mergers in Norfolk until after the 2026 local elections.

Asked by:
Steff Aquarone (Liberal Democrat)

Answer

In line with the Cabinet Office May 2026 elections guidance, during the three weeks preceding local authority elections, the department will take special care in relation to decisions, announcements and other public actions which could have a bearing on the elections.


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