Monday, 16 January 2012
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps he is taking to promote arts and creative education in schools.
What his policy is on the sale of school playing fields; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of the provision of youth services.
What estimate he has made of the number of additional primary school places needed in the next decade.
What recent progress his Department has made in implementing the proposals in the special needs Green Paper; and if he will make a statement.
What steps his Department plans to take to improve outcomes for children in care.
What steps his Department is taking to raise awareness in schools of domestic and international human trafficking.
How many special schools have converted to academies in (a) North Wiltshire constituency, (b) the south-west and (c) England since May 2010.
What recent assessment he has made of the effect of reductions in central Government funding on the provision of out-of-school child care.
What steps he plans to improve the quality of teaching in schools.
How many disadvantaged two-year-olds will be eligible for free nursery care in (a) York Outer constituency, (b) North Yorkshire and (c) England in 2012.
What progress his Department has made on work to reduce the administrative burden on teachers.
What assessment he has made of the effect of the closure of the General Teaching Council on the ability of teachers subject to disciplinary proceedings or sanctions to seek redress.
What recent estimate he has made of the number of children living in homes where domestic violence occurs.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
[Relevant document: The Tenth Report from the Political and Constitutional Reform Committee, Individual Electoral Registration and Electoral Administration, HC 1463 .]
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Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Angela Watkinson.)
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