§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what steps have been taken by his Department to overcome bullying and racial harassment in schools.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsBullying and racial harassment are serious matters and we expect schools to deal firmly with them when they arise. While there is no evidence to suggest that racial harassment is a problem in schools in Wales, I am aware of incidents of bullying. To emphasise the importance of firm action against bullying, the Department has sent copies of the information and guidance pack "Action against Bullying" and of a booklet produced by the South Glamorgan Institute of Higher Education to all schools in Wales. In addition, the office of Her Majesty's chief inspector of schools in Wales has been asked to ensure that all inspecting teams appointed under the Education (Schools) Act 1992 pay particular attention to the arrangements for securing good discipline and behaviour.
§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many cases of bullying have been reported in each local education authority in the primary, secondary and special education sectors in each of the last three years; and what percentage of those cases were racially motivated.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsThis information is not available centrally.