HC Deb 30 March 1999 vol 328 c871 4.15 pm
Mrs. Alice Mahon (Halifax)

On a point of order, Madam Speaker. Last night, I tabled an early-day motion calling for the resignation of the chief inspector of the Office for Standards in Education because I knew that the Government have received evidence that he did not tell the truth and attempted to cover up a matter of public interest. Today, I have received a copy of the Bristol Evening Post, in which numerous teachers confirm that Mr. Woodhead sought to mislead the Government. Has the Secretary of State for Education and Employment said whether, in view of all the publicity and the claims being made, he will make a statement on what is developing into a serious situation?

Madam Speaker

I have had no indication that a statement is to be made on that issue today.

Mr. Tam Dalyell (Linlithgow)

On a point of order, Madam Speaker. Have you had any indication from the Ministry of Defence or the Foreign Office that they would like to report to the House on contacts yesterday, and possibly today, with the Russians on Kosovo?

Madam Speaker

I have had no indication that any Minister is seeking to make a statement on that issue.