Written questions

Schools: Repairs and Maintenance

Commons · Question 122975 · Tabled 23 Mar 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 30 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Clive Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she is taking steps with relevant stakeholders to help reduce the number of leaks in school buildings.

Answer

Answered by Josh MacAlister, 30 Mar 2026

Schools and their responsible bodies are not obliged to report school closures to the department and therefore the department does not hold the information requested. Many responsible bodies manage school closures locally and without central government su...