Tuesday, 21 May 1991
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MR. SPEAKER in the Chair]
Considered; to be read the Third time.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the average class size in the years 1989–90 and 1990–91.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what plans he has to ensure that high-quality nursery education is available for children throughout the country; and if he will make a...
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he has any plans to increase the participation rate in post-16 education and training.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will encourage schools to publish their exam results; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what proportion of 16-yearolds leave full-time education or training.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement about the number of pupils applying to attend Hendon school since it became a grant-maintained school.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he next plans to meet the chairman of the Sports Council to discuss the extra financing of that body.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement on the progress of introducing standard assessment tests.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he has any plans to increase funding for science.
To ask the Prime Minister if he will list his official engagements for Tuesday 21 May.
The following Member took and subscribed the Oath:
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker.
Mr. Bob Cryer, supported by Mr. John Battle, Mrs. Alice Mahon, Mr. David Hinchliffe, Mr. Andrew F. Bennett, Mr. Max Madden, Mr. George J. Buckley, Mr. Frank Haynes, Mr. Ronnie Campbell, Mr. Jimmy...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to abolish Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Schools and to transfer its functions and responsibilities to the Audit Commission; and for...
Lords amendments considered
Lords amendment: No. 1, in page 1, line 12, at end insert "a community care supplement"
Lords amendment: No. 25, in page 10, line 10, leave out at least one of the eight weeks" and insertone or more of the 56 days
I beg to move, That the draft Charge Limitation (England) (Maximum Amounts) Order 1991, which was laid before this House on 16 May, be approved. This order is the final piece of business relating...
I have the honour to present on behalf of 788 of my constituents and others 15 petitions relating to the introduction by the Department of Transport of a pilot red route along the line of the A1...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. David Davis.]
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