Monday, 15 November 2010
The Secretary of State was asked-
What qualifications teachers employed by free schools will be required to have.
What steps he is taking to reduce the administrative burden on (a) head teachers and (b) school governors.
What recent assessment he has made of academic standards in primary schools in (a) Dartford constituency and (b) England; and if he will make a statement.
What assessment he has made of the likely effect of his proposed pupil premium on children in (a) Reading East constituency and (b) England; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of standards of attainment in secondary schools in (a) Clacton constituency and (b) England; and if he will make a statement.
What funding his Department plans to provide for schools in Waltham Forest for 2011-12; and if he will make a statement.
What steps he is taking to provide support for parents in preparing their children to start school.
What plans he has for future provision for children with special educational needs; and if he will make a statement.
What discussions he has had with head teachers on the Government's plans to end the education maintenance allowance.
What assessment he has made of the likely effects on levels of participation in post-16 education of the withdrawal of education maintenance allowance.
What steps he is taking to promote the teaching of history in schools.
What plans he has to provide assistance for schools in planning their budget for 2011-12.
What representations he has received on serious case reviews since the implementation of his Department's requirement to publish them in full.
What recent representations he has received on standards of attainment in secondary schools in (a) Tamworth constituency and (b) England.
What recent assessment he has made of standards of attainment in secondary schools in (a) Brentford and Isleworth constituency and (b) England; and if he will make a statement.
What assessment he has made of the effect on the number of young people in the north-west who remain in further education of his decision to end education maintenance allowance.
What assessment he has made of the likely effects on sport in schools of planned changes in his Department's expenditure.
What recent representations he has received on standards of attainment in secondary schools in (a) Great Yarmouth constituency and (b) England.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on my visit to China and the G20 summit in Korea. First, however, I am sure that the whole House will want to join me in welcoming...
With permission, Mr Speaker, I wish to announce today proposals for the reform of legal aid in England and Wales, and proposals for the reform of civil litigation funding and costs in England and...
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. At business questions last week, I asked the Leader of the House whether it was the Government's intention, when the House considers the Fixed-term Parliaments...
[Relevant documents: The Northern Ireland Assembly Legislative Consent Resolution and the Fourth Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Legislative Scrutiny: Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc....
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc. Bill [ Lords]: Committal 1. The Bill shall be...
Queen's recommendation signified. Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc. Bill...
Queen's recommendation signified.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 118(6)),
That the draft Immigration (Biometric Registration) (Amendment) Regulations 2010, which were laid before this House on 11 October, be approved.- (Angela Watkinson.) Question agreed to.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. -(Angela Watkinson.)
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