It calls on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Executive to review the consultation arrangements regarding school closures and mergers in order to ensure that the concerns of communities are taken fully into account, that proper risk assessments are conducted and that detailed costings are made.At its meeting on 26 May 2004, the committee considered a response from the Scottish Executive and agreed to invite the views of the petitioner on the response, and to consider further PE701 alongside PE725.The clerks wrote to the petitioner on 27 May 2004 and 9 November 2004, but have received no response.