Further delay to La Mare 'will end up costing more'
INFLICTING more delay on redeveloping the 'sub-standard' La Mare schools will only cost the States in the long run, it was warned by one of the deputies who voted through the existing and now-under-attack secondary school policy.
Former deputy Peter Derham said he was firmly against further delays to the long-awaited La Mare project and called on the States to 'get on with it'.
He was among 30 deputies, past and present, who supported the 2001 amendment from former States member Mike Torode to keep selective education, redevelop the three high schools and keep the Grammar.
Several of them, including Mr Derham, have hit back at claims this decision has led to the difficult decisions being faced now by the current States.
'All this delay is costing money,' said Mr Derham. 'Other States delayed reactions have proved that it always ends up costing more.
'Why not just get on with it?'
