§ Dr. Boysonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will consider the reintroduction of the five-yearly general inspections of all schools by Her Majesty's Inspectors.
§ Miss Joan LestorA five-year cycle of general inspection of all maintained schools would necessitate a very large increase in the size of Her Majesty's Inspectorate. My right hon. Friend considers that expanding this activity would not lead to the best use of manpower.