§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Prime Minister what approach the Government made to Professor Peter Mortimore about his possible appointment to the shadow National Curriculum Council; which Department made the approach; for what reasons it was decided not to appoint him; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Science announced the initial appointments to the shadow National Curriculum Council on 20 May at columns596–97. Further appointments are expected to be made in due course. It is not the practice to comment further on public appointments of this kind.