To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to his Answer of 1st July, ref 65787, on seat belts, what plans he has to ensure they are used by pupils.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to his Answer of 1st July, ref 65787, on seat belts, what plans he has to ensure they are used by pupils.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has for the compulsory fitting of seat belts on coaches used to transport pupils to and from school.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has for the compulsory fitting of seat belts on coaches used to transport pupils to and from school.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how many statemented pupils were excluded from school on an (a) permanent basis and (b) temporary basis in (i) Durham and (ii) England. - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how many statemented pupils were excluded from school on an (a) permanent basis and (b) temporary basis in (i) Durham and (ii) England. - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what the expenditure on statemented pupils in last five years was in (a) Durham and (b) England excluding pupils in special schools. - Information is not collected centrally.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what the expenditure on statemented pupils in last five years was in (a) Durham and (b) England excluding pupils in special schools. - Information is not collected centrally.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what was the aggregate schools budget for Durham Local Education Authority in (a) 1998-99 and (b) each of the previous four years. - Inc table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what was the aggregate schools budget for Durham Local Education Authority in (a) 1998-99 and (b) each of the previous four years. - Inc table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, how many (a) permanent and (b) temporary exclusions there have been over the last five years. - Inc table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, how many (a) permanent and (b) temporary exclusions there have been over the last five years. - Inc table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what in the last five years for which information is available was the expenditure per pupil in full-time education in the (a) whole education budget, (b) general schools budget, (c) potential budget and (d) aggregate schools budget. - Includes table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what in the last five years for which information is available was the expenditure per pupil in full-time education in the (a) whole education budget, (b) general schools budget, (c) potential budget and (d) aggregate schools budget. - Includes table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, how much money has been made available for information technology initiatives since May 1997 for (a) initial teacher training and (b) schools. - Includes figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, how much money has been made available for information technology initiatives since May 1997 for (a) initial teacher training and (b) schools. - Includes figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, if he will list the balance of funding between primary and secondary pupils enshrined in their LMS formula in each local education authority in England and Wales. - Table given.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, if he will list the balance of funding between primary and secondary pupils enshrined in their LMS formula in each local education authority in England and Wales. - Table given.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, how many (a) headteachers and governing bodies and (b) other organisations and individuals have so far responded (i) favourably and (ii) unfavourably to his proposals for further delegation under the Local Management of Schools initiative. - Includes ref to consultation...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, how many (a) headteachers and governing bodies and (b) other organisations and individuals have so far responded (i) favourably and (ii) unfavourably to his proposals for further delegation under the Local Management of Schools initiative. - Includes ref to consultation...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, which grant maintained schools have received extra funding from the FAS for urgent repairs since 1st May 1997; and in each case how much; and what total sum the FAS has distributed to grant maintained schools since 1 May 1997;...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, which grant maintained schools have received extra funding from the FAS for urgent repairs since 1st May 1997; and in each case how much; and what total sum the FAS has distributed to grant maintained schools since 1 May 1997;...

How many (a) maintained schools and (b) grant maintained schools have been investigated for financial improprieties since 1992 or are being investigated. - Inc fact that chairman of Funding Agency for Schools will write.

How many (a) maintained schools and (b) grant maintained schools have been investigated for financial improprieties since 1992 or are being investigated. - Inc fact that chairman of Funding Agency for Schools will write.

(Pursuant to reply at 278 c290W) Corrected information on how many children aged (a) 16, (b) 17, (c) 18 and (d) 19 years in receipt of child benefit attend (i) school, (ii) sixth form college, (iii) tertiary college, (iv) further education college and (v) the Youth Training Scheme. - Inc...

(Pursuant to reply at 278 c290W) Corrected information on how many children aged (a) 16, (b) 17, (c) 18 and (d) 19 years in receipt of child benefit attend (i) school, (ii) sixth form college, (iii) tertiary college, (iv) further education college and (v) the Youth Training Scheme. - Inc...

How many children aged (a) 16, (b) 17, (c) 18 and (d) 19 years in receipt of child benefit attend (i) school, (ii) sixth form college, (iii) tertiary college, (iv) further education college and (v) the Youth Training Scheme. - Inc table of available info. (Holding answer 20 May 1996)....

How many children aged (a) 16, (b) 17, (c) 18 and (d) 19 years in receipt of child benefit attend (i) school, (ii) sixth form college, (iii) tertiary college, (iv) further education college and (v) the Youth Training Scheme. - Inc table of available info. (Holding answer 20 May 1996)....

What was the budget for repairs and maintenance of school buildings in real terms in each year since 1979. - Inc table.

What was the budget for repairs and maintenance of school buildings in real terms in each year since 1979. - Inc table.

How much was spent in total on school education in Durham, in each year since 1979. - Inc table.

How much was spent in total on school education in Durham, in each year since 1979. - Inc table.

How many three year olds are currently receiving nursery education in Durham. - Ref to DH Statistical Bulletin 1/96: Pupils Under Five Years of Age in Schools in England - January 1995 (in Library).

How many three year olds are currently receiving nursery education in Durham. - Ref to DH Statistical Bulletin 1/96: Pupils Under Five Years of Age in Schools in England - January 1995 (in Library).

How many teachers have been subjected to violence in the classroom in each year since 1990. - Not available centrally.

How many teachers have been subjected to violence in the classroom in each year since 1990. - Not available centrally.

Pursuant to her Answer of 19th April, Official Report, column 171-2W, what is the average GEST funding for (a) local education authorities and (b) grant maintained (i) primary schools, (ii) secondary schools and (iii) special schools. - No figs given. Inc fact that chairman of Funding Agency for Schools will...

Pursuant to her Answer of 19th April, Official Report, column 171-2W, what is the average GEST funding for (a) local education authorities and (b) grant maintained (i) primary schools, (ii) secondary schools and (iii) special schools. - No figs given. Inc fact that chairman of Funding Agency for Schools will...

What is the average GEST funding for (a) each local education authority school and (b) each grant maintained school; and what is the accounting procedure for such funding by the local education authorities and Funding Agency. - Includes figure and that grant-maintained schools are now the responsibility of the Funding...

What is the average GEST funding for (a) each local education authority school and (b) each grant maintained school; and what is the accounting procedure for such funding by the local education authorities and Funding Agency. - Includes figure and that grant-maintained schools are now the responsibility of the Funding...

How many and what percentage of (a) primary and (b) secondary schools have no suitable toilet facilities for disabled pupils. - Inc fact that info is not yet available.

How many and what percentage of (a) primary and (b) secondary schools have no suitable toilet facilities for disabled pupils. - Inc fact that info is not yet available.

How many (a) primary, (b) secondary and (c) special schools overspent their budget in (a) 1993-94 and (b) 1994-5. - Information requested could be provided only at disproportionate cost.

How many (a) primary, (b) secondary and (c) special schools overspent their budget in (a) 1993-94 and (b) 1994-5. - Information requested could be provided only at disproportionate cost.

How many schools had to close all or part of a school building where its condition posed a danger to staff and pupils in each of the last two years. - The information requested is not held centrally.

How many schools had to close all or part of a school building where its condition posed a danger to staff and pupils in each of the last two years. - The information requested is not held centrally.

How many and what percentage of (a) primary and (b) secondary schools have outside toilets; and questions on toilet facilities and hot and cold running water in hand basins in school toilet areas. - Information requested is not held centrally.

How many and what percentage of (a) primary and (b) secondary schools have outside toilets; and questions on toilet facilities and hot and cold running water in hand basins in school toilet areas. - Information requested is not held centrally.

If she will list the allocation for each local education authority for special educational needs support in 1994-95 and 1995-96, broken down into the categories (a) training, (b) school policies and (c) parent partnerships schemes in each year. - Tables given.

If she will list the allocation for each local education authority for special educational needs support in 1994-95 and 1995-96, broken down into the categories (a) training, (b) school policies and (c) parent partnerships schemes in each year. - Tables given.

Pursuant to 253 c728-30w corrected table for how many three year olds and four year olds there are in nursery classes in schools, not including primary reception classes, in each local education authority in England and Wales; and what percentage this represents of the population in those age groups for...

Pursuant to 253 c728-30w corrected table for how many three year olds and four year olds there are in nursery classes in schools, not including primary reception classes, in each local education authority in England and Wales; and what percentage this represents of the population in those age groups for...

How many year and four year olds there are in nursery schools in each local education authority in England; and what percentage this represents of the population in those age groups for the latest figures available. - Table given.

How many year and four year olds there are in nursery schools in each local education authority in England; and what percentage this represents of the population in those age groups for the latest figures available. - Table given.

How many pupils were in (a) primary and (b) secondary schools in England and Wales for each of the last 10 years. - Table given for England.

How many pupils were in (a) primary and (b) secondary schools in England and Wales for each of the last 10 years. - Table given for England.

What is the average cost per pupil in (a) primary and (b) secondary schools for (i) teaching staff, (ii) books, (iii) equipment and (iv) premises refurbishment, as estimated by the Government, in each of the last 10 years. - Table given but figures disaggregating expenditure on books and equipment are...

What is the average cost per pupil in (a) primary and (b) secondary schools for (i) teaching staff, (ii) books, (iii) equipment and (iv) premises refurbishment, as estimated by the Government, in each of the last 10 years. - Table given but figures disaggregating expenditure on books and equipment are...

What is the average cost per pupil in (a) primary and (b) secondary schools for (i) teaching staff, (ii) books, (iii) equipment and (iv) premises refurbishment, estimated for each local education authority in the last two years. - Includes fact that have placed tables in the Library for 1991-92 and...

What is the average cost per pupil in (a) primary and (b) secondary schools for (i) teaching staff, (ii) books, (iii) equipment and (iv) premises refurbishment, estimated for each local education authority in the last two years. - Includes fact that have placed tables in the Library for 1991-92 and...

Which local education authorities have provided her with information on access to schools for pupils in wheelchairs under the Education (Information as to Provision of Education) Regulations 1994.

Which local education authorities have provided her with information on access to schools for pupils in wheelchairs under the Education (Information as to Provision of Education) Regulations 1994.

How many four year olds are in receipt of nursery education; and what percentage of the total number of children in that age group that constitutes. - Figure given.

How many four year olds are in receipt of nursery education; and what percentage of the total number of children in that age group that constitutes. - Figure given.

How many three year olds and four year olds there are in nursery classes in schools, not including primary reception classes, in each local education authority in England and Wales; and what percentage this represents of the population in those age groups for the latest figures available. - Inc table....

How many three year olds and four year olds there are in nursery classes in schools, not including primary reception classes, in each local education authority in England and Wales; and what percentage this represents of the population in those age groups for the latest figures available. - Inc table....

How many (a) four year olds and (b) three and four year olds are in receipt of nursery education; what percentage of the total number of children in that age group that constituted; and if he will give the figures by each education authority.

How many (a) four year olds and (b) three and four year olds are in receipt of nursery education; what percentage of the total number of children in that age group that constituted; and if he will give the figures by each education authority.

What consultations he has had with parent teacher associations on his proposal to introduce one year courses for primary school teachers.

What consultations he has had with parent teacher associations on his proposal to introduce one year courses for primary school teachers.

What percentage of schools in each local education authority did not carry out the recent tests for 14 year old pupils. - This information is not available.

What percentage of schools in each local education authority did not carry out the recent tests for 14 year old pupils. - This information is not available.

How many schools are using video equipment as a method to control and monitor bullying in schools; and what results have been achieved by these experiments. - Info not collected centrally.

How many schools are using video equipment as a method to control and monitor bullying in schools; and what results have been achieved by these experiments. - Info not collected centrally.

How many tenders OFSTED has received for the first group of schools to be inspected; and how many of these tenders have been accepted; how many school inspectors OFSTED has trained & registered to inspect secondary school in the autumn; & what is the minimum number of school inspectors necessary...

How many tenders OFSTED has received for the first group of schools to be inspected; and how many of these tenders have been accepted; how many school inspectors OFSTED has trained & registered to inspect secondary school in the autumn; & what is the minimum number of school inspectors necessary...

What was the average cost of a school inspection by his Department's inspectors; and what is his estimate of the average cost of a school inspection by OFSTED inspectors. - Includes figure for DFE inspections & that cost of inspections carried out under the Education (Schools) Act in accordance with...

What was the average cost of a school inspection by his Department's inspectors; and what is his estimate of the average cost of a school inspection by OFSTED inspectors. - Includes figure for DFE inspections & that cost of inspections carried out under the Education (Schools) Act in accordance with...

What representations he has had from, and what meetings he has had with, parent teacher associations on the subject of testing in schools; and what consideration he is giving to their views.

What representations he has had from, and what meetings he has had with, parent teacher associations on the subject of testing in schools; and what consideration he is giving to their views.

If he will consider appointing special staff to deal with the problem of bullying in schools.

If he will consider appointing special staff to deal with the problem of bullying in schools.

What is the average ratio of computers to students in secondary schools and further and higher education establishments. - Inc figures.

What is the average ratio of computers to students in secondary schools and further and higher education establishments. - Inc figures.

How many children with special educational needs attended (a) mainstream state schools, (b) special schools, (c) mainstream state nursery schools and (d) special nursery schools at the latest available date. - Table given for Jan 1992.

How many children with special educational needs attended (a) mainstream state schools, (b) special schools, (c) mainstream state nursery schools and (d) special nursery schools at the latest available date. - Table given for Jan 1992.

What education alternatives are available to pupils who have been permanently excluded from schools. - Inc ref to section 56 of Education Act 1944.

What education alternatives are available to pupils who have been permanently excluded from schools. - Inc ref to section 56 of Education Act 1944.

On what occasions he has used his powers under the Education Reform Act 1988 to close schools whose governing bodies were deemed to be failing in the performance of their statutory duties. - None.

On what occasions he has used his powers under the Education Reform Act 1988 to close schools whose governing bodies were deemed to be failing in the performance of their statutory duties. - None.

What are the latest available figures for the number of pupils excluded from school (a) permanently and (b) temporarily. - Includes figures.

What are the latest available figures for the number of pupils excluded from school (a) permanently and (b) temporarily. - Includes figures.

What are the latest available figures for the incidence of arson attacks in schools. - Includes figures.

What are the latest available figures for the incidence of arson attacks in schools. - Includes figures.

If he will estimate the number of schools which rely on temporary appointments to maintain an adequate teaching staff. - Inc figures.

If he will estimate the number of schools which rely on temporary appointments to maintain an adequate teaching staff. - Inc figures.

If he will estimate the number of schools which have had no internal or external decoration for (a) five years, (b) 10 years and (c) more than 10 years. (No figures given).

If he will estimate the number of schools which have had no internal or external decoration for (a) five years, (b) 10 years and (c) more than 10 years. (No figures given).

If he will estimate the percentage of schools using temporary or prefabricated classrooms; and what measures he is taking to enable local education authorities to provide permanent class rooms. - Inc figures.

If he will estimate the percentage of schools using temporary or prefabricated classrooms; and what measures he is taking to enable local education authorities to provide permanent class rooms. - Inc figures.

What plans he has to ensure that (a) proper records are kept on exclusions of pupils from schools and (b) reliable data is available on an annual basis for both indefinite and permanent exclusion of pupils from schools.

What plans he has to ensure that (a) proper records are kept on exclusions of pupils from schools and (b) reliable data is available on an annual basis for both indefinite and permanent exclusion of pupils from schools.

What is the latest Government estimate of the number of surplus places in schools in England. (Failed OPQ) - We estimate that there are currently up to 1.5 million surplus places in England.

What is the latest Government estimate of the number of surplus places in schools in England. (Failed OPQ) - We estimate that there are currently up to 1.5 million surplus places in England.

To list the number of (a) special needs students who have been statemented & attend (i) special day schools, (ii) special needs residential schools & (iii) mainstream schools each year since 1981, statemented pupils for each year since 1981, (c) those waiting to be statemented for each year since 1981...

To list the number of (a) special needs students who have been statemented & attend (i) special day schools, (ii) special needs residential schools & (iii) mainstream schools each year since 1981, statemented pupils for each year since 1981, (c) those waiting to be statemented for each year since 1981...

What formula will be used for the withdrawal of money from the standard spending assessment of local authorities to be allocated to Her Majesty's Inspectorate for the inspection of schools under the terms of the Education Schools Act 1992. - Inc figures.

What formula will be used for the withdrawal of money from the standard spending assessment of local authorities to be allocated to Her Majesty's Inspectorate for the inspection of schools under the terms of the Education Schools Act 1992. - Inc figures.

How much money his Department has provided in its budget to raise awareness and advertise the new system of inspection of schools; and if he will list the actual expenditure items and any proposed expenditure. - Inc figures.

How much money his Department has provided in its budget to raise awareness and advertise the new system of inspection of schools; and if he will list the actual expenditure items and any proposed expenditure. - Inc figures.

How many pupils have been expelled (a) permanently and (b) temporarily from schools in the United Kingdom for each year since 1981.

How many pupils have been expelled (a) permanently and (b) temporarily from schools in the United Kingdom for each year since 1981.

What discussions he has had with HMCI on drawing up the guidance and criteria for school inspections; what statements of policy, directions or advice he has issued to HMCI; if he will place copies of these in the Library.

What discussions he has had with HMCI on drawing up the guidance and criteria for school inspections; what statements of policy, directions or advice he has issued to HMCI; if he will place copies of these in the Library.

If he will publish the proposed White Paper on organisation of schools before the summer recess. - Incls fact that will be published by end of Summer.

If he will publish the proposed White Paper on organisation of schools before the summer recess. - Incls fact that will be published by end of Summer.

If he will estimate the number of schools sports grounds that have been sold by local education authorities each year since 1979. - Inc figure & fact that info which hon Member requests is unavailable.

If he will estimate the number of schools sports grounds that have been sold by local education authorities each year since 1979. - Inc figure & fact that info which hon Member requests is unavailable.

What proposals he has to enable local education authorities to improve the fabric of school buildings. (Failed OPQ)

What proposals he has to enable local education authorities to improve the fabric of school buildings. (Failed OPQ)

Further to his Answers of 25th June, Official Report, 193 c444W, and 16th July, Official Report, c195 c158W, whether he intends that schools should be free to buy in education psychology services from the National Health Service Hospital Services.

Further to his Answers of 25th June, Official Report, 193 c444W, and 16th July, Official Report, c195 c158W, whether he intends that schools should be free to buy in education psychology services from the National Health Service Hospital Services.

What consideration he has given to the consequences for children of schools seeking the services of inappropriate or inadequately qualified psychologists.

What consideration he has given to the consequences for children of schools seeking the services of inappropriate or inadequately qualified psychologists.

If hospital psychologists will be allowed to offer their services to schools in the educational psychology discipline under local management for schools.

If hospital psychologists will be allowed to offer their services to schools in the educational psychology discipline under local management for schools.

What plans he has to encourage schools to purchase private services to deal with special educational needs; and if this includes purchase of the hospital psychologist service for educational psychology.

What plans he has to encourage schools to purchase private services to deal with special educational needs; and if this includes purchase of the hospital psychologist service for educational psychology.

If he will list the local education authorities that do not provide an educational psychological service from their retained percentage of the budget. - Ref to 190 c141-2W.

If he will list the local education authorities that do not provide an educational psychological service from their retained percentage of the budget. - Ref to 190 c141-2W.

If he will list those London Education Authorities who have delegated the whole of their school budgets & those which have delegated budget for educational psychological services. - Incls ref to 186 c235-8W & 188 c236W.

If he will list those London Education Authorities who have delegated the whole of their school budgets & those which have delegated budget for educational psychological services. - Incls ref to 186 c235-8W & 188 c236W.

What information he has, for the last 12 months, on the number of pupils expelled or suspended from primary and secondary schools, by ethnic origin. - Not available centrally.

What information he has, for the last 12 months, on the number of pupils expelled or suspended from primary and secondary schools, by ethnic origin. - Not available centrally.