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<p>Harrow Borough Council officers contacted the Department’s officials in March 2017
when the issue of the temporary relocation of Pinner Wood Primary School occurred.
The Department has received letters of support from my right hon. Friend, the Member
for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner and my hon. Friend, the Member for Harrow East.
No further exchanges have taken place with other parties.</p><p>The safety of pupils
and staff is paramount, and Harrow Borough Council acted promptly and properly in
discharging their statutory responsibilities for health and safety by moving the school
to alternative accommodation.</p><p>Harrow Borough Council have submitted a request
for funding to reimburse them for the costs incurred. As Pinner Wood Primary School
is a local authority-maintained school, responsibility for maintenance and capital
works rests with Harrow Borough Council. Harrow Borough Council receive capital funding
through the School Condition Allocation to meet capital needs of their school estate,
including the funding of emergency situations. Unexpected capital projects do arise
occasionally, and we would normally expect local authorities to reprioritise spending
plans wherever possible to address them.</p><p>The Department recognises the exceptional
nature of this case. Officials are revisiting the details of the request and are committed
to securing a contribution towards the temporary accommodation and transportation
costs. We will notify Harrow Borough Council promptly as soon as this process is completed.</p>
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