Monday, 17 March 2008
The Secretary of State was asked—
If he will make a statement on the future of small schools.
How much capital funding will be provided to schools in Milton Keynes local authority area in the next three years.
What recent assessment he has made of standards of attainment in mathematics and English in schools.
If he will visit the Alderman Blaxill school in Colchester to discuss its future with the head teacher, staff, governors, pupils, parents and representatives of the local community.
How much his Department plans to spend on IT projects in the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the proportion of (a) disabled and (b) non-disabled children living in poverty.
If he will make a statement on the teachers' pay settlement.
What steps his Department is taking to encourage male and female school pupils to consider a wider and less stereotyped range of employment choices; and if he will make a statement.
If he will bring forward proposals allowing schools to request an Ofsted inspection.
What assessment he has made of the effects of the changes in the secondary schools admissions process in 2007.
What recent representations he has received from child care providers on the Government's child care policy.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
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Order read for resuming adjourned debate on Question [ 12 March.]
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Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. David.]
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