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Lords debate on Queens speech (sixth day) on housing, planning, education, the environment and rural affairs. Motion as amended on royal address agreed to nemine dissentiente.

Lead member
Lord Rooker
Answering member
Baroness Hanham
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Office of the Deputy Prime Minister; Department for Education and Skills
Type
Queen's speech debates
Date
4 December 2003
Reference
655 c439-78,490-540
House
House of Lords

Education (Specified Work and Registration) (England) Regulations (SI 2003/1663). Lords debate on motion that an Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty praying that the order be annulled. Motion withdrawn.

Lead member
Baroness Blatch
Answering member
Baroness Ashton of Upholland
Department
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Parliamentary proceedings
Date
8 October 2003
Reference
653 c362-76
House
House of Lords

Whether they have plans to ask Ofsted to include the provision of science and biology field work as one of the criteria by which it assess the performance of schools. - This is a matter for Ofsted. HM Chief Inspector of Schools, David Bell, will write.

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
18 July 2003
Reference
651 c200WA
House
House of Lords

Lords debate on motion to call attention to the funding of schools. Motion withdrawn.

Lead member
Lord Hanningfield
Answering member
Baroness Sharp of Guildford
Department
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Parliamentary proceedings
Date
7 May 2003
Reference
647 c1126-64
House
House of Lords

Lords debate on motion to call attention to the provision of special education. Motion withdrawn.

Lead member
Baroness Warnock
Answering member
Baroness Sharp of Guildford
Department
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Parliamentary proceedings
Date
29 January 2003
Reference
643 c1186-223
House
House of Lords

Education Act 2002 (Modification of provisions) (No 2) (England) Regulations 2002 (SI 2002/2953). Lords debate on motion that a Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty praying that the order be annulled. Motion disagreed to on division (70 to 130). (Motions on SI 2002/2896, SI 2002/2897, SI 2002/2898, SI 2002/2899,...

Lead member
Baroness Blatch
Answering member
Lord Davies of Oldham
Department
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Parliamentary proceedings
Date
27 January 2003
Reference
643 c970-98
House
House of Lords
What changes are being made to the literacy and numeracy strategies in schools.
Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Date
14 January 2003
Reference
643 c134,136
House
House of Lords
1st supplementary on increasing the proportion of phonics teaching in teacher training.
Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Date
14 January 2003
Reference
643 c134,136
House
House of Lords

Why all school and local education authorities were not consulted about proposals for admissions and admission appeals policies. [HL 6267].

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
6 November 2002
Reference
640 c115-6WA; HL 6267
House
House of Lords

Why the consultation period for school admissions and admission appeals lasted for only 25 days. [HL 6266].

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
6 November 2002
Reference
640 c115WA; HL 6266
House
House of Lords

How many copies of each of the following consultation documents were printed: (a) School Admission Appeals Code of Practice; (b) School Admissions Code of Practice; and (c) Consultation on Revised School Admissions and Admission Appeals Codes of Practice and Accompanying Regulations; and on what basis the recipients of these documents...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
6 November 2002
Reference
640 c114-5WA; HL 6265
House
House of Lords

Education Bill. Lords third reading debate. Passed on question and returned to the Commons with amendments.

Lead member
Baroness Ashton of Upholland
Answering member
Baroness Blatch
Department
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Debates on bills
Date
3 July 2002
Reference
637 c223-318
House
House of Lords

Further to the Written Answer by the Baroness Ashton of Upholland on 25 March 2002 (633 c25WA), whether it will be possible under proposals set out in Clause 2 of the Education Bill for a school to be exempt from teaching one or more compulsory subjects such as English, mathematics,...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
30 April 2002
Reference
HL 3784; 634 c93-4WA
House
House of Lords

If under Clause 2 of the Education Bill a school were to produce proposals to raise standards by exemption from an obligation to provide children: (a) with special educational needs (b) who are behaviourally disordered in the classroom, the Secretary of State could approve such proposals; and, if not, where...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
30 April 2002
Reference
HL 3785; 634 c94WA
House
House of Lords

What impact they envisage government proposals for secondary schools will have on performance tables for pupils aged 16 if: (a) many pupils take GCSEs early; (b) many pupils, under Chapters 1 and 2 of the Education Bill, are exempt from taking a variety of curriculum subjects; and (c) many pupils,...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
30 April 2002
Reference
HL 3788; 634 c94-5WA
House
House of Lords

Further to the Written Answer by Baroness Ashton of Upholland on 25 March 2002 633 c27WA, when they will publish the consultation paper on "flexibilities" under Chapter 2 of the Education Bill; and when the consultation period will end. [HL 3831].

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
29 April 2002
Reference
HL 3831; 634 c79WA
House
House of Lords

Further to the Written Answer by Baroness Ashton of Upholland on 25 March 2002 633 c26WA, which stated that the financial liabilities of school companies which failed would not rest with governors or the head teacher, who will settle any outstanding liabilities. [HL 3830].

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
29 April 2002
Reference
HL 3830; 634 c78-9WA
House
House of Lords

Further to the Written Answer by Baroness Ashton of Upholland on 25 March 2002 633 c27WA, what is the definition of "work of teaching nature"; and whether it would be possible for a classroom assistant, as envisaged under Clause 129 of the Education Bill, to carry out "work of a...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
29 April 2002
Reference
HL 3829; 634 c78WA
House
House of Lords

Draft SI on contracting out (local education authority functions) (SI 2002/928). Lords debate on motion to approve. Agreed to on question.

Lead member
Lord Davies of Oldham
Answering member
Baroness Blatch
Department
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Debates on delegated legislation
Date
28 March 2002
Reference
633 c375-84
House
House of Lords

Under the Education Bill, how many additional staff will be required to assess all applications to innovate under Chapter 2 and also to assess all applications under Chapter 3. [HL 3355].

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
25 March 2002
Reference
HL 3355; 633 c27WA
House
House of Lords

What would be the liability of governors, head teachers and other partners if a company, set up under Chapter Three of the Education Bill, were to fail; and who would be responsible for assessing risk [HL 3318].

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
25 March 2002
Reference
HL 3318; 633 c25-6WA
House
House of Lords

When they expect all schools to have an admissions statement relating to the ethnic mix of their communities and to provide a record of the ethnic origin of each child. [HL 3322].

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
20 March 2002
Reference
HL 3322; 632 c145WA
House
House of Lords

Education Bill. Lords second reading debate. Agreed to on question and committed to a Committee of the Whole House.

Lead member
Baroness Ashton of Upholland
Answering member
Baroness Blatch
Department
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Debates on bills
Date
11 March 2002
Reference
632 c535-648
House
House of Lords

What percentage of the overall education budget is spent on (a) schools; (b) Department of Education and Skills running costs and centrally funded initiatives; and (c) local government administrative costs. [HL 1858]. - Inc figures.

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
17 December 2001
Reference
HL 1858; 630 c29WA
House
House of Lords

Whether they will publish any evaluation there has been of education action zones. [HL 1444]. - Inc ref to Ofsted reports at www.ofsted.gov.uk and an annual report on education action zones, copy in the Library.

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
27 November 2001
Reference
HL 1444; 629 c26WA
House
House of Lords

How many applications have been received to sell off school playing fields in (a) 1997-98; (b) 1998-99; (c) 1999-2000; and (d) 2000-01; and how many applications in each of those years have been agreed. [HL 1443]. - Includes table.

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
26 November 2001
Reference
HL 1443; 629 c14WA
House
House of Lords

Special Educational Needs Draft Code of Practice. Lords debate on motion to approve. Agreed to on question.

Lead member
Baroness Ashton of Upholland
Answering member
Baroness Blatch
Department
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Parliamentary proceedings
Date
29 October 2001
Reference
627 c1242-62
House
House of Lords
1st supplementary on same.
Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Date
16 October 2001
Reference
627 c476
House
House of Lords
Whether, under the proposed reforms for primary and secondary schools private companies will be allowed to take over the running of a school with control over all staffing matters.
Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Date
16 October 2001
Reference
627 c476
House
House of Lords

In what way they intend to involve the private sector in the running of public sector schools. [HL 190].

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
12 July 2001
Reference
626 c88-9WA; HL 190
House
House of Lords

Lords debate on Queens Speech (fourth day) on education, environment and agriculture.

Lead member
Lord Falconer of Thoroton
Answering member
Baroness Blatch
Department
Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions
Type
Queen's speech debates
Date
26 June 2001
Reference
626 c224-352
House
House of Lords

Draft SI on School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (amendment of schedule 18) (England) (SI 2001/2086). Lords debate on motion to approve. Agreed to on question.

Lead member
Lord Davies of Oldham
Answering member
Baroness Blatch
Department
Department of the Environment
Type
Debates on delegated legislation
Date
14 March 2001
Reference
623 c956-61
House
House of Lords

Special Educational Needs and Disability Bill (HL) 2000/01. Lords third reading debate. Privilege amendment made. Agreed to on question. Passed and sent to the Commons.

Lead member
Baroness Blackstone
Answering member
Baroness Blatch
Department
Department for Education and Employment
Type
Debates on bills
Date
1 March 2001
Reference
622 c1283-354
House
House of Lords

Lords debate on motion to call attention to the shortage of qualified teachers and to the impact of inspections and bureaucracy in schools. Motion withdrawn.

Lead member
Baroness Walmsley
Answering member
Baroness Blatch
Department
Department for Education and Employment
Type
Parliamentary proceedings
Date
21 February 2001
Reference
622 c818-65
House
House of Lords
1st supplementary on same.
Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Date
30 January 2001
Reference
621 c560-1
House
House of Lords
Whether a parent has the right to know if and when a daughter aged 16 or below has been given the 'morning after pill' by her school.
Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Date
30 January 2001
Reference
621 c560-1
House
House of Lords

Why they are proposing to raise the level of fines for parents found guilty of their children's non-attendance at school when they stated in the Written Answer by Baroness Blackstone on 18 May v613 c37-8WA that they do not know the average fine levied or the number of parents who...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
30 October 2000
Reference
618 c71-2WA
House
House of Lords

In addition to the data given in the Written Answers by Lord Bach on 6 April 2000 at 612 c232-3WA and the Baroness Blackstone on 11 May 2000 at 611 c151-2WA, whether they will publish data for the average GCSE point score per 15 year-old pupil for each decile of...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
15 June 2000
Reference
HL 2706; 613 c214WA
House
House of Lords

Which schools have been selected for the Fresh Start programme; which schools continue to be part of the programme; which schools have failed or been recommended for closure; and what are the costs for each school associated with the programme. - Including tables. [HL 2407].

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
18 May 2000
Reference
HL 2407; 613 c38-42WA
House
House of Lords

How many parents have been found guilty and fined in connection with the offence of non-attendance at school; and what is the average fine for parents and how many parents have received the maximum fine of £2,500. [HL 2404] [HL 2405] [HL 2406].

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
18 May 2000
Reference
HL 2404; 613 c37-8WA
House
House of Lords

Which education action zones have been established; what were their starting dated; what is the name of the lead body in each case; and which schools are participating in each zone. [HL 1663]. - Includes ref to fact that list of participating schools, in Library. (DEP 00/643).

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
4 April 2000
Reference
HL 1663; 611 c120-1WA
House
House of Lords
Whether they will now support the continuance of the principle of selection by ability in some maintained British schools.
Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Date
15 March 2000
Reference
610 c1544-5
House
House of Lords
1st supplementary on parental choice regarding grammar schools.
Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Date
15 March 2000
Reference
610 c1544-5
House
House of Lords

Lords debate on Queens speech (third day) on education, agriculture and the environment. Debate on amendment to loyal address.

Lead member
Lord Macdonald of Tradeston
Answering member
Baroness Blackstone
Department
Department for Education and Employment; Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
Type
Queen's speech debates
Date
22 November 1999
Reference
607 c178-90,202-306
House
House of Lords

Whether they will list the schools in each Education Action Zone. [HL 4600]. - Includes list (in Library Dep 99/1833).

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
11 November 1999
Reference
606 c199-216WA; HL 4600
House
House of Lords

Further to the Answer given by Baroness Blackstone that "The court rules that the Government's policy on the duration of assisted places for primary-aged pupils is lawful, and is being applied in a consistent and fair manner" (H.L.Deb., 22 July, 604 c812) whether they will provide the reference for this...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
30 July 1999
Reference
HL 3868; 604 c236WA
House
House of Lords

How much each LEA in England is receiving, or will receive, from government sources in (a) 1998-99 and (b) 1999-2000 in aggregate revenue grants for school-related purposes, excluding revenue support grant, specifying the amount received from each funding source; and whether such amounts are included in that authority's Local Schools...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
22 July 1999
Reference
604 c125WA; HL 3689
House
House of Lords

How much each local education authority in England is permitted to borrow in (a) 1998-99 and (b) 1999-2000 for school-related purposes, specifying the amounts for each specific purpose. [HL 3691]. - Includes ref to table in Library.

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
22 July 1999
Reference
HL 3691; 604 c126WA
House
House of Lords

How much each local education authority in England is receiving, or will receive, from government sources in (a) 1998-99 and (b) 1999-2000 in the form of capital grants for school-related purposes, excluding capital payments and debt charges met from revenue support grant, and specifying the amount received from each funding...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
22 July 1999
Reference
HL 3690; 604 c125-6WA
House
House of Lords

What was the total sum of money allocation directly to schools by Sheffield local education authority in the years 1998-99 and 1999-2000. [HL 3509]. - Includes figures.

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
13 July 1999
Reference
HL 3509; 604 c29-30WA
House
House of Lords

What 'A' level and post-16 qualifications have been achieved by pupils at each secondary school and the William Morris Academy in Hammersmith and Fulham local education authority. [HL 3463]. - Includes table.

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
13 July 1999
Reference
HL 3463; 604 c30WA
House
House of Lords

Why Caverstede Nursery School in Peterborough was not placed on a list of excellent schools following the OFSTED report on it; and whether there are plans to recognise publicly the quality of Caverstede Nursery School. [HL 2680]. - Inc fact that Chris Woodhead will write and place a copy of...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
7 June 1999
Reference
HL 2680; 601 c143WA
House
House of Lords

Lords debate on motion to call attention to special needs education, with particular reference to the promotion of conductive education for severely disabled people in the United Kingdom. Motion withdrawn.

Lead member
Earl of Iveagh
Answering member
Baroness Blatch
Department
Department for Education and Employment
Type
Parliamentary proceedings
Date
19 May 1999
Reference
601 c367-90
House
House of Lords

Whether they will publish data for Northern Ireland showing, for all state primary schools, the percentage of pupils on roll in each of the years 1983 to 1998 (a) with Special Educational Needs and with Statements of Special Educational Need; and (b) with Special Educational Needs but without Statements of...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
17 May 1999
Reference
HL 2275; 601 c10WA
House
House of Lords

Whether they will publish data for Northern Ireland showing for state primary and secondary schools separately, the amount of money spent per pupil, the total amount of money spent and the percentage of the total budget spent on: (a) pupils with Special Educational Needs and with Statements of Special Educational...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
13 May 1999
Reference
HL 2215; 600 c170WA
House
House of Lords

Whether they will publish data for Northern Ireland showing , for secondary schools, grammar schools and all state schools, the percentage of all 11 year-old pupils in 1998 passing National Curriculum tests at levels 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 together with the average level attained per pupil in the...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
13 May 1999
Reference
HL 2217; 600 c169-70WA
House
House of Lords

Whether they will publish data for Northern Ireland showing , for secondary schools, the percentage of all 14 year-old pupils in 1998 passing National Curriculum tests at levels 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, together with the average level attained per pupil in the following subjects; mathematics, English...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
13 May 1999
Reference
600 c167-9WA; HL 2216
House
House of Lords

Whether they will publish data for Northern Ireland showing for comprehensive schools, modern schools, grammar schools and all state secondary schools separately, the percentage of pupils on roll and the percentage of all 16 year-old pupils in each of the years 1983 to 1998: (a) With Special Educational Needs and...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
13 May 1999
Reference
HL 2274; 600 c170-2WA
House
House of Lords

Whether they will publish data for Wales showing, for state primary and secondary schools separately, the amount of money spent per pupil, the total amount of money spent and the percentage of the total budget spent on: (a) pupils with Special Educational Needs and with Statements of Special Educational Need;...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
11 May 1999
Reference
HL 2213; 600 c137WA
House
House of Lords

Whether they will publish data for Wales showing for comprehensive schools, modern schools, grammar schools and all state secondary schools separate, and all state primary schools, the percentage of all 16 year-old pupils in each of the yeras 1983 to 1998: (a) with Special Educational Needs and with Statements of...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
11 May 1999
Reference
HL 2233; 600 c138-9WA
House
House of Lords

Whether they will publish data for Scotland showing, for state primary and secondary schools separately, the amount of money spent per pupil, the total amount of money spent and the percentage of the total budget spent on: (a) pupils with special educational needs and with statements of special educational need;...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
10 May 1999
Reference
HL 2214; 600 c126WA
House
House of Lords

Whether they will publish data for Scotland showing for comprehensive schools, modern schools, grammar schools and all state secondary schools separately, the percentage of all 16 year-old pupils in each of the years 1983 to 1998; (a) with special educational needs and with statements of special educational needs; (b) with...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
10 May 1999
Reference
HL 2235; 600 c127WA
House
House of Lords

Whether they will publish data for Scotland showing, for all state primary schools, the percentage of pupils on roll in each of the years 1983 to 1998; (a) with special educational needs and with statements of special educational need; (b) with special education needs but without statements of special education...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
10 May 1999
Reference
HL 2236; 600 c125-8WA
House
House of Lords

Whether they will publish data for England showing, for state primary and secondary schools separately, the amount of money spent per pupil, the total amount of money spent and the percentage of the total budget spent on: (a) pupils with Special Educational Needs and with Statements of Special Educational Need;...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
6 May 1999
Reference
HL 2212; 600 c111WA
House
House of Lords

Whether they will publish data for England showing, for all state primary schools, the percentage of pupils on roll in each of the years 1983 to 1998: (a) with Special Educational Needs and with Statements of Special Educational Need; (b) with Special Educational Needs but without Statements of Special Educational...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
6 May 1999
Reference
HL 2232; 600 c110WA
House
House of Lords

Whether they will publish data for England showing for comprehensive schools, modern schools, grammar schools and all state secondary schools separately, the percentage of pupils on roll and the percentage of all 16 year-old pupils in each of the years 1983 to 1998: (a) with Special Educational Needs and with...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
6 May 1999
Reference
HL 2231; 600 c112WA
House
House of Lords

Who will employ the mentors referred to in the statement Excellence in Cities; how they will be funded; what their pay scales will be; and on what basis they will be deployed. [HL 1741]. - Inc figures.

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
31 March 1999
Reference
HL 1741; 599 c87WA
House
House of Lords

How many learning units will be provided under the Excellence in Cities policy in 1999-2000, 2000-01 and 2001-02; and at what cost. [HL 1742]. - Inc figures.

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
31 March 1999
Reference
HL 1742; 599 c86WA
House
House of Lords

Code of Practice on School Admissions. Lords debate on motion to decline to approve. Motion withdrawn.

Lead member
Baroness Blatch
Answering member
Earl Russell
Department
Department for Education and Employment
Type
Parliamentary proceedings
Date
11 March 1999
Reference
598 c434-44
House
House of Lords

Education (School Performance Information) (England) (Amendment) Regulations (SI 1998/3260). Lords debate on motion that a Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty praying that the order be annulled. Motion negatived on question.

Lead member
Baroness Blatch
Answering member
Lord Tope
Department
Department for Education and Employment
Type
Parliamentary proceedings
Date
18 February 1999
Reference
597 c823-30
House
House of Lords

Draft SI on financing of maintained schools (SI 1999/101). Lords debate on motion to approve. Agreed to on question.

Lead member
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
Answering member
Baroness Blatch
Department
Department for Education and Employment
Type
Debates on delegated legislation
Date
14 January 1999
Reference
596 c340-53
House
House of Lords

Whether they will publish data for Northern Ireland for all state institutions, independent schools, and all institutions, giving the number of 17 year-olds entering for two or more A-levels and the number of 17 year-olds obtaining two or more A-levels, three or more A-levels and three or more A-levels at...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
17 November 1998
Reference
594 c156-7WA; HL 3739
House
House of Lords

School Standards and Framework Bill. Lords third reading (formal). Debate on amendments and motion that Bill do now pass. Passed on question and returned to the Commons with amendments.

Lead member
Baroness Blackstone
Answering member
Baroness Blatch
Department
Department for Education and Employment
Type
Debates on bills
Date
13 July 1998
Reference
592 c12-75
House
House of Lords

What is the earliest date by which a ballot could be held following the verification of a petition to end selection at one or more grammar schools. [HL 2547].

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
8 July 1998
Reference
591 c138WA; HL 2547
House
House of Lords

Further to the Written Answer by the Baroness Blackstone, on 24 June (21-2WA) concerning education authorities' powers, where a foundation school has in place admission arrangements which are not agreeable to the local education authority, who agrees the admission arrangements; and whether the foundation school has an absolute veto over...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
8 July 1998
Reference
HL 2486; 591 c137WA
House
House of Lords

Whether, under the proposals set out in the School Standards and Framework Bill, in the event that an organisation committee is unable to agree on a matter for determination and the matter is referred to the adjudicator, the adjudicator could; agreed with the majority viewpoint; agree with the minority viewpoint;...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
8 July 1998
Reference
HL 2485; 591 c137WA
House
House of Lords

Whether, under the proposals set out in the School Standards and Framework Bill, Church schools have a right of veto on the organisation committee which, in the event of a dissenting voice, would preclude a referral to the adjudicator, even when the dissenting voice represents the interests of the Churches....

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
1 July 1998
Reference
HL 2433; 591 c82WA
House
House of Lords

If and when a proposal under the School Standards and Framework Bill to close, enlarge or merge a foundation school is initiated by the local education authority, whether it is the case that the decision would be made by the organisation committee on the basis of unanimity and where unanimity...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
24 June 1998
Reference
HL 2349; 591 c22WA
House
House of Lords

Whether, under the School Standards and Framework Bill, local education authorities will be empowered to initiate school reorganisation proposals, including proposals affecting admission arrangements, for consideration by the organisational committee and where necessary the Adjudicator; and if so, what powers will foundation schools as admission authorities in their own right...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
24 June 1998
Reference
HL 2306; 591 c21-2WA
House
House of Lords

Further to the Written Answer by the Baroness Blackstone on 15 June 1998 at 590 c115WA, in relation to school finance where it is proposed that there is to be 'a new 100% delegation framework for the funding of schools by local education authorities', of what is the delegation framework...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
24 June 1998
Reference
591 c22WA; HL 2348
House
House of Lords

Whether the organisation committee proposed in the School Standards and Framework Bill will have the power to initiate school organisation proposals; and, if so, whether foundation schools as admission authorities will be exempt from such proposals unless the governors of a foundation school waive such an exemption. [HL 2201]. -...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
15 June 1998
Reference
590 c114WA; HL 2201
House
House of Lords

In what timescale would a local education authority produce reorganisation plans to introduce non-selective education following a successful ballot (to end, from the date of the ballot); and in what timescale would selective education be expected to cease. [HL 2160].

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
15 June 1998
Reference
HL 2160; 590 c114-5WA
House
House of Lords

Whether the level of financial self-management enjoyed by grant-maintained schools will be at least sustained, or even increased, following a change of status under the proposals set out in the School Standards and Framework Bill. [HL 2161].

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
15 June 1998
Reference
HL 2161; 590 c115WA
House
House of Lords

Whether they will define the geographical area within which parents of children aged 0-19 as defined under the draft regulations for grammar school ballots will be eligible to vote in a ballot to bring about the end of selective education at the following groups of schools: (a) Handsworth Grammar School;...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
15 June 1998
Reference
590 c115-6WA
House
House of Lords

Whether they will provide a breakdown of the allocation of the £1.2 billion for education announced in the July 1997 Budget. [HL 1888] - Includes table.

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
20 May 1998
Reference
HL 1888; 589 c178WA
House
House of Lords

How much of the savings from the abolition of the assisted places scheme is set aside each year to meet the costs of the additional school places that will be required in the maintained sector.

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
19 May 1998
Reference
589 c160WA
House
House of Lords

Whether they will publish data for Northern Ireland showing for secondary schools, grammar schools, all state schools, independent schools and all school taken together, the number and percentage of schools and 14 year old pupils in each of the years 1994 to 1997 taking National Curriculum tests in the following...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
9 April 1998
Reference
HL 1230; 588 c170-2WA
House
House of Lords

How many applications to establish education action zones have been received; how many applications include local education authorities as (a) primary sponsor/partner or (b) constituent partner; and of all the applications to date, what is (a) the least and (b) the largest number of schools within an action zones. {HL...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
8 April 1998
Reference
588 c149WA
House
House of Lords

Whether they will publish data for England showing for comprehensive schools, modern schools, grammar schools, all state schools, independent schools and all schools taken together, the number and percentage of schools and of 14 year old pupils in each of the years 1994 to 1997 taking National Curriculum tests in...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
8 April 1998
Reference
HL 1228; 588 c161-6WA
House
House of Lords

Whether they will publish data for the United Kingdom and for England, Wales Scotland and Northern Ireland separately showing the number and the percentage of home applicants accepted on first degree courses at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge together, at all other universities and at all universities from comprehensive...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
8 April 1998
Reference
588 c160-2WA; HL 1226
House
House of Lords

School Standards and Framework Bill. Lords second reading debate. Agreed to on question. Committed to a Committee of the Whole House.

Lead member
Baroness Blackstone
Answering member
Baroness Blatch
Department
Department for Education and Employment
Type
Debates on bills
Date
7 April 1998
Reference
588 c617-717
House
House of Lords

Whether they will publish data for Wales showing for state schools, independent schools and all schools taken together, the number and percentage of schools and 14 year-old pupils in each of the years 1994 to 1997 taking National Curriculum tests in the following subjects; mathematics, English and science, including, for...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
6 April 1998
Reference
HL 1229; 588 c102-4WA
House
House of Lords

Whether they will publish data for Scotland showing for state schools, independent schools and all schools taken together the number and percentage of all pupils in P4, P7 and S2 in each of the years 1994 to 1997 taking and passing National Curriculum tests at levels A, B, C, D...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
6 April 1998
Reference
HL 1227; 588 c83-4WA
House
House of Lords

What are the distinctions between maintained and private and voluntary (non-maintained) nursery schools that justify a minimum teacher:pupil ratio in maintained school reception classes for 4 year-olds that is 2.5 times lower in non-maintained schools. [HL 1185].

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
31 March 1998
Reference
588 c15WA; HL 1185
House
House of Lords

Whether failure to agree to limits being placed on its fees will mean that a private or voluntary provider of pre-school education will be excluded from local authority early years development plans; and if so, what effect they envisage such a failure will have on the schools registration for the...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
31 March 1998
Reference
HL 1184; 588 c15WA
House
House of Lords

Whether they will publish data for Scotland for state schools, independent schools and all schools in each of the years 1994 to 1997 giving the number of pupils in S5 together with the percentage of the previous S4 year group in each of the subjects; mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, English...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
18 March 1998
Reference
587 c206-7W
House
House of Lords

Whether they will publish data for Scotland showing for all state schools, independent schools and all schools separately, the number of pupils in S5 together with the percentage of the previous S4 year group in each of the years 1994 to 1997 obtaining three or more Higher Grade passes at...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
18 March 1998
Reference
587 c206WA
House
House of Lords

Whether they will publish data for Scotland showing for state schools, independent schools and all schools separately, the percentage of S4 pupils in each of the years 1994 to 1997 obtaining five or more Standard Grade passes at credit level (grades 1 and 2), showing data separately for boys, girls...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
18 March 1998
Reference
587 c206WA
House
House of Lords

Whether they will publish data for Scotland showing for state schools, independent schools and all schools separately, the percentage of S4 pupils in each of the years 1994 to 1997 passing Standard Grade examinations with credit level (grades 1 and 2) in the following combinations of subjects; mathematics and English;...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
18 March 1998
Reference
587 c205-6WA
House
House of Lords

Whether they will publish data for Scotland showing for state schools, independent schools and all schools separately, the percentage of S4 pupils in each of the years 1994 to 1997 passing Standard Grade examinations with credit level (grades 1 and 2) in the following subjects: mathematics, English, English literature, sciences...

Asked by
Baroness Blatch (Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
18 March 1998
Reference
587 c205WA
House
House of Lords