As with all proposals involving major capital expenditure, it is essential to confirm that the provision of a new second level school in Newport is necessary, having regard to pupil numbers and existing provision in the general area, before it can be allowed to proceed to the next stage. In this context, a review of second level provision in the Newport area is being undertaken by the planning section of my Department and a decision on the Newport proposal will be taken on foot of this review. Pending the outcome of this review, no further action in relation to the development of the school is proposed.