If she has accepted the recommendation of the efficiency scrutiny on the administrative burden on schools that periods of consultation should last at least 10 weeks, not including school holidays.

If she has accepted the recommendation of the efficiency scrutiny on the administrative burden on schools that periods of consultation should last at least 10 weeks, not including school holidays.

If she has drawn up a Code of Good Practice on Consultation on the lines recommended by the efficiency scrutiny on the administrative burden on schools. - My officials are planning to draft a code of practice on lines recommended in the scrutiny report and seek views on the usefulness...

If she has drawn up a Code of Good Practice on Consultation on the lines recommended by the efficiency scrutiny on the administrative burden on schools. - My officials are planning to draft a code of practice on lines recommended in the scrutiny report and seek views on the usefulness...

What representations he has had from county councils in Wales concerning funding levels for schools in 1996-97.

What representations he has had from county councils in Wales concerning funding levels for schools in 1996-97.

What recent representations he has received concerning schools funding in Clwyd. - No representations have been received within the last 2 months concerning schools funding in Clwyd

What recent representations he has received concerning schools funding in Clwyd. - No representations have been received within the last 2 months concerning schools funding in Clwyd

What is the number and percentage of three- and four-year olds attending nursery and primary schools in Hampshire in each of the last five years. - Table given.

What is the number and percentage of three- and four-year olds attending nursery and primary schools in Hampshire in each of the last five years. - Table given.

What are the current numbers and percentages of surplus places in each local education authority, in the rank order according to the proportion of surplus places, in (a) secondary schools, (b) primary schools, (c) special schools and (d) grant-maintained schools. - Ref to 255 c38-43W.

What are the current numbers and percentages of surplus places in each local education authority, in the rank order according to the proportion of surplus places, in (a) secondary schools, (b) primary schools, (c) special schools and (d) grant-maintained schools. - Ref to 255 c38-43W.

What consultations she, ministers in her Department or departmental officials have had with her or their counterparts in the Department of Health in regard to the effect on school attendance of children vaccinated with MR inoculations over the past year.

What consultations she, ministers in her Department or departmental officials have had with her or their counterparts in the Department of Health in regard to the effect on school attendance of children vaccinated with MR inoculations over the past year.

What were the recommendations of the review of the school premises regulations announced on 2nd October 1990; and if she will place a copy of the report of the review in the Library. - Ref to 263 c829-30W and draft regulations and draft circular put out to consultation on 14...

What were the recommendations of the review of the school premises regulations announced on 2nd October 1990; and if she will place a copy of the report of the review in the Library. - Ref to 263 c829-30W and draft regulations and draft circular put out to consultation on 14...

Pursuant to 264 c299-300W. to show for each local education authority for the year 1995-96 the element of the potential schools budget which is is not delegated to schools through the aggregated schools budget, expressed as a percentage of the potential schools budget and as a sum of money per...

Pursuant to 264 c299-300W. to show for each local education authority for the year 1995-96 the element of the potential schools budget which is is not delegated to schools through the aggregated schools budget, expressed as a percentage of the potential schools budget and as a sum of money per...

If he will list by local education authority the number of (a) primary pupils and (b) secondary pupils and the number of teachers with the pupil teacher ratio in both categories since 1989. - Tables given.

If he will list by local education authority the number of (a) primary pupils and (b) secondary pupils and the number of teachers with the pupil teacher ratio in both categories since 1989. - Tables given.

What plans she has to deal with the backlog of repairs to schools. (Failed OPQ)

What plans she has to deal with the backlog of repairs to schools. (Failed OPQ)

If she will visit Halifax to inspect the working conditions at the Withinfields School at Southowram. (Failed OPQ)

If she will visit Halifax to inspect the working conditions at the Withinfields School at Southowram. (Failed OPQ)

What measures the Government has taken to promote good discipline in school classrooms. (Failed OPQ)

What measures the Government has taken to promote good discipline in school classrooms. (Failed OPQ)

If he will list for each police force area the number of children killed or injured whilst travelling on school transport for each of the last five years; and number of fatalities resulting from accidents involving heavy goods vehicles for each of last 5 years. - Includes table of available...

If he will list for each police force area the number of children killed or injured whilst travelling on school transport for each of the last five years; and number of fatalities resulting from accidents involving heavy goods vehicles for each of last 5 years. - Includes table of available...

How many pupils are currently educated in grant-maintained schools. (Failed OPQ). - More than 680,000 pupils are currently being educated in grant-maintained schools in England.

How many pupils are currently educated in grant-maintained schools. (Failed OPQ). - More than 680,000 pupils are currently being educated in grant-maintained schools in England.

How many pupils at (a) primary and (b) the secondary level currently attend grant maintained schools; and what was the percentage attending at each level listed by local education authority. - Table given.

How many pupils at (a) primary and (b) the secondary level currently attend grant maintained schools; and what was the percentage attending at each level listed by local education authority. - Table given.

What plans he has to publish a consultation paper on self government for voluntary aided schools; and what time period will be allowed for responses to be made. - A bi-lingual consultation paper was issued on 31 October. Responses are requested by 24 November.

What plans he has to publish a consultation paper on self government for voluntary aided schools; and what time period will be allowed for responses to be made. - A bi-lingual consultation paper was issued on 31 October. Responses are requested by 24 November.

What guidelines currently exist to restrict the material made available to schoolchildren on the Internet.

What guidelines currently exist to restrict the material made available to schoolchildren on the Internet.

What representations she has received about the regulation of material available to schoolchildren on the Internet.

What representations she has received about the regulation of material available to schoolchildren on the Internet.

What plans she has to improve the regulation of material available in schools on the Internet.

What plans she has to improve the regulation of material available in schools on the Internet.

If she will list for each education authority the number of (a) voluntary aided, (b) voluntary controlled, (c) special agreement, (d) county and (e) grant-maintained schools; in each case what is the total number of pupils and the number in each category in (a) the primary sector and (b) the...

If she will list for each education authority the number of (a) voluntary aided, (b) voluntary controlled, (c) special agreement, (d) county and (e) grant-maintained schools; in each case what is the total number of pupils and the number in each category in (a) the primary sector and (b) the...

What has been (a) the level of capital expenditure and (b) the governors' share of capital expenditure in voluntary aided schools in each of the last three years for which figures are available. - Table given.

What has been (a) the level of capital expenditure and (b) the governors' share of capital expenditure in voluntary aided schools in each of the last three years for which figures are available. - Table given.

How many students were registered to begin A level courses in September 1993 in each secondary school and further education college in Wales. - The info requested is not readily available. I will write to the hon Member and place a copy of my reply in the Library.

How many students were registered to begin A level courses in September 1993 in each secondary school and further education college in Wales. - The info requested is not readily available. I will write to the hon Member and place a copy of my reply in the Library.

What was the number and percentage of (a) three year olds and (b) four year olds in local education authority maintained pre-school provision in each authority, at the latest date for which figures are available. - Includes tables.

What was the number and percentage of (a) three year olds and (b) four year olds in local education authority maintained pre-school provision in each authority, at the latest date for which figures are available. - Includes tables.

Pursuant to her Answer of 19th October, Official Report col 380,concerning amendments to the Regulations to school buildings, which of the bodies she lists favoured removal of any regulatory standard; which provisions she now proposes to remove and when; and by what means she announced her own views.

Pursuant to her Answer of 19th October, Official Report col 380,concerning amendments to the Regulations to school buildings, which of the bodies she lists favoured removal of any regulatory standard; which provisions she now proposes to remove and when; and by what means she announced her own views.

What is the total amount paid under the assisted places scheme for (a) uniform grant, (b) school travel grant and (c) travel grant for visiting universities for the most recent years for which figures are available. - Inc table.

What is the total amount paid under the assisted places scheme for (a) uniform grant, (b) school travel grant and (c) travel grant for visiting universities for the most recent years for which figures are available. - Inc table.

What progress has been made in encouraging parents to become school governors.

What progress has been made in encouraging parents to become school governors.

What plans he has to have discussions with the education and library boards concerning open enrolment and related school transport policy.

What plans he has to have discussions with the education and library boards concerning open enrolment and related school transport policy.

What plans there are to make secure the grounds of Ballywalter Primary School. - South-Eastern education and library board has no plans to make additional security provision at Ballywalter primary school.

What plans there are to make secure the grounds of Ballywalter Primary School. - South-Eastern education and library board has no plans to make additional security provision at Ballywalter primary school.

What research HMG have arranged into school attendance by children from the 47,000 homeless households in temporary accommodation (1994 figures) and with what results; and what measures they are planning to facilitate and improve attendance by children in this category.

What research HMG have arranged into school attendance by children from the 47,000 homeless households in temporary accommodation (1994 figures) and with what results; and what measures they are planning to facilitate and improve attendance by children in this category.

What credit approvals have been given to date for the repair and replacement of Derwent System schools; and various questions on same. No figures given.

What credit approvals have been given to date for the repair and replacement of Derwent System schools; and various questions on same. No figures given.

If he will list the dates on which architects' certificates have been issued in respect of capital works carried out at Brynmawr grant maintained school and the dates on which payments have been made in respect of these architects' certificates. - Including list.

If he will list the dates on which architects' certificates have been issued in respect of capital works carried out at Brynmawr grant maintained school and the dates on which payments have been made in respect of these architects' certificates. - Including list.

Pursuant to his Answer of 24th October, Official Report, column 573, relating to payments for capital works at grant maintained schools, if he will comment in the case of T. Costelow and Sons Ltd. and payment for their work at Brynmawr grant maintained school.

Pursuant to his Answer of 24th October, Official Report, column 573, relating to payments for capital works at grant maintained schools, if he will comment in the case of T. Costelow and Sons Ltd. and payment for their work at Brynmawr grant maintained school.

Pursuant to his Answer of 24th October, Official Report, column 573, relating to payments for capital works at grant maintained schools, if he will list for each capital scheme the length of time between the presentation of contractors' bills, the issue of architects' certificates and the payments of the bills.

Pursuant to his Answer of 24th October, Official Report, column 573, relating to payments for capital works at grant maintained schools, if he will list for each capital scheme the length of time between the presentation of contractors' bills, the issue of architects' certificates and the payments of the bills.

What has been the growth in demand for special education requirements in each year since 1990, giving the number of pupils in each year. - Table given.

What has been the growth in demand for special education requirements in each year since 1990, giving the number of pupils in each year. - Table given.

What statistics she has on the change in the number of computers available to schools in England in the last decade. - Table given.

What statistics she has on the change in the number of computers available to schools in England in the last decade. - Table given.

Statement on plans to encourage the private finance initiative in schools.

Statement on plans to encourage the private finance initiative in schools.

Statement about Hackney Downs School. - Inc fact that a copy of north east London education associations report has been placed in the Library (DEP/3 2271).

Statement about Hackney Downs School. - Inc fact that a copy of north east London education associations report has been placed in the Library (DEP/3 2271).

What are the current roles of (a) primary schools and (b) secondary schools, including special schools; how many teachers there are in each sector; what were the equivalent figures in May 1979. (Failed O PQ)

What are the current roles of (a) primary schools and (b) secondary schools, including special schools; how many teachers there are in each sector; what were the equivalent figures in May 1979. (Failed O PQ)

If he will list (a) the number and (b) the percentage of (i) three year olds and (ii) four year olds attending nursery and primary schools in each of the local education authorities in Wales in each of the last five years. - Tables given with revised estimates.

If he will list (a) the number and (b) the percentage of (i) three year olds and (ii) four year olds attending nursery and primary schools in each of the local education authorities in Wales in each of the last five years. - Tables given with revised estimates.

What estimate has been made of the total borrowing approvals if all schools were permitted to borrow against their assets.

What estimate has been made of the total borrowing approvals if all schools were permitted to borrow against their assets.

What changes his Department is considering to the guidance currently in force relating to the criteria for school pupils in Scotland to qualify for free transport to school and the manner in which his Department funds this transport provision. - (Holding answer 26 October 1995).

What changes his Department is considering to the guidance currently in force relating to the criteria for school pupils in Scotland to qualify for free transport to school and the manner in which his Department funds this transport provision. - (Holding answer 26 October 1995).

What further plans he has to review the legislation which governs the operation of school bus services, with particular reference to seat belts, supervision and bus capacity.

What further plans he has to review the legislation which governs the operation of school bus services, with particular reference to seat belts, supervision and bus capacity.

How much money was spent by his Department for each education authority in Scotland for each financial year since 1987-88 in supporting educational transport; and what were the numbers of pupils covered by this provision for each local authority, the total number of pupils within each education authority during this...

How much money was spent by his Department for each education authority in Scotland for each financial year since 1987-88 in supporting educational transport; and what were the numbers of pupils covered by this provision for each local authority, the total number of pupils within each education authority during this...

What consideration her Department is giving to listing the school where Ernest Bevin was educated at Winstead, Somerset.

What consideration her Department is giving to listing the school where Ernest Bevin was educated at Winstead, Somerset.

What plans her Department has for the development of sports coaching at national level and school level. - Inc ref to "Sport: Raising the Game".

What plans her Department has for the development of sports coaching at national level and school level. - Inc ref to "Sport: Raising the Game".

What are the implications of the introduction of the proposed nursery voucher scheme for the LMS formula.

What are the implications of the introduction of the proposed nursery voucher scheme for the LMS formula.

Which local education authorities have school re-organisation or closure proposals under consideration by her Department; how many surplus places will be removed by each local education authority as a result of their proposals; and which authorities, since the submission of their proposal to her Department, have been waiting for a...

Which local education authorities have school re-organisation or closure proposals under consideration by her Department; how many surplus places will be removed by each local education authority as a result of their proposals; and which authorities, since the submission of their proposal to her Department, have been waiting for a...

What new measures are being considered to reduce the cases of vandalism in Scottish schools. - (Holding answer 20 Oct 1995).

What new measures are being considered to reduce the cases of vandalism in Scottish schools. - (Holding answer 20 Oct 1995).

Adjournment debate on Oxbridge Lane primary school.

Adjournment debate on Oxbridge Lane primary school.

Which local education authorites have, during the last five years, successfully sought a change in age of admission to their secondary schools from 12 plus to 11 plus; how many introduced the change in phases and how many all at once; and what were the capital costs in each case....

Which local education authorites have, during the last five years, successfully sought a change in age of admission to their secondary schools from 12 plus to 11 plus; how many introduced the change in phases and how many all at once; and what were the capital costs in each case....

What statistics he has on the change in the number of computers available to pupils in schools in Wales in the last decade. - Inc figures.

What statistics he has on the change in the number of computers available to pupils in schools in Wales in the last decade. - Inc figures.

How many school leavers there were in each of the past five years from the maintained and independent sectors; and what percentage in each category were intending to enter degree or teacher training courses. - Inc table.

How many school leavers there were in each of the past five years from the maintained and independent sectors; and what percentage in each category were intending to enter degree or teacher training courses. - Inc table.

What help is available to schools in Scotland suffering especially severe problems of vandalism. - (Holding answer 20 October 1995) .

What help is available to schools in Scotland suffering especially severe problems of vandalism. - (Holding answer 20 October 1995) .

What were the fees charged by each school taking part in the assisted places scheme in the last academic year. - Table given. (Holding answer 19 October 1995).

What were the fees charged by each school taking part in the assisted places scheme in the last academic year. - Table given. (Holding answer 19 October 1995).

How many schools and what percentage of the total are currently linked to the Internet; what is the estimated cost of linking those schools not hitherto connected.

How many schools and what percentage of the total are currently linked to the Internet; what is the estimated cost of linking those schools not hitherto connected.

How many surplus school places there were and what was their cost in each local education authority in England in the most recent year for which figures are available. - Includes figures and ref to 251 c410-4W.

How many surplus school places there were and what was their cost in each local education authority in England in the most recent year for which figures are available. - Includes figures and ref to 251 c410-4W.

How many pupils attended each school taking part in the assisted places scheme in the last academic year; how many in each case were on an assisted place; and what was the percentage on the assisted places scheme. - Table given. (Holding answer 19 October 1995).

How many pupils attended each school taking part in the assisted places scheme in the last academic year; how many in each case were on an assisted place; and what was the percentage on the assisted places scheme. - Table given. (Holding answer 19 October 1995).

If he will list all the payments made by the Welsh Office for capital works at grant maintained schools and occasions when such payments have not been paid at the appropriate stages or on the completion of the work. - Inc fact that list of all grant payments will be...

If he will list all the payments made by the Welsh Office for capital works at grant maintained schools and occasions when such payments have not been paid at the appropriate stages or on the completion of the work. - Inc fact that list of all grant payments will be...

What estimate she has made of the cost of ensuring that all schools meet the requirements of the School Premises Regulations 1981. - Information about school premises that is available to Dept is not sufficient to allow such an estimate to be made.

What estimate she has made of the cost of ensuring that all schools meet the requirements of the School Premises Regulations 1981. - Information about school premises that is available to Dept is not sufficient to allow such an estimate to be made.

How many schools meet the requirements in the Education (School Premises) Regulations in respect of (a) space allocation, (b) washrooms and (c) staff rooms. - Information not held centrally.

How many schools meet the requirements in the Education (School Premises) Regulations in respect of (a) space allocation, (b) washrooms and (c) staff rooms. - Information not held centrally.