Monday, 12 November 2007
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps the Government are taking to improve the safeguarding of children and young people.
What steps his Department is taking to raise standards in secondary schools.
What steps his Department is taking to reduce truancy.
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the new science syllabuses for secondary schools.
If he will allocate additional funding to youth services in Ellesmere Port and Neston.
What steps the Government are taking to provide facilities and opportunities for productive activities for young people.
If he will make a statement on the treatment of financial balances held by maintained schools.
What the criteria are for designating secondary schools as specialist sports colleges, with particular reference to facilities.
If he will make a statement on the Government's proposals that all young people should remain in education or training until the age of 18.
What progress is being made in reducing school exclusions.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
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Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. Watson.]
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