HC Deb 12 March 1991 vol 187 cc441-2W
18. Mr. Nicholas Brown

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what proposals he has to improve the quality of nursery education as suggested in the report "Starting with Quality"; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Eggar

"Starting with Quality" is concerned with the educational experience of three and four-year-olds across various settings. Much of it addresses the needs and responsibilities of local providers of services. We have, therefore, sent copies of the report to local education authorities, local authority social service departments and other interested bodies. In addition, the Department of Health and this Department plan to issue guidance on the implementation of the Children Act which will draw, where appropriate, on the report.

Mr. Steinberg

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what proposals he has to increase the number of places available in nursery education; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Eggar

I refer the hon. Member to the reply that I gave earlier today to the hon. Member for Denton and Reddish (Mr. Bennett).

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