§ Mr. SillarsTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether his Department supplied the Channel 4 commission on education with statistical information or comments on the performance of education in England and Wales.
§ Mr. EggarMy Department did not supply the Channel 4 commission on education with statistical information or comments on the performance of education in England and Wales. It was, however, in contact with the makers of an accompanying television programme.
§ Mr. SillarsTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he received a copy of the report of the Channel 4 commission on education; and what response he has made to the views expressed.
§ Mr. EggarA copy of the report of the Channel 4 commission on education was received by the Department on 22 October. I responded to the views expressed in a television debate on Channel 4 transmitted on 23 October.