§ Mr. Matthew BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for Education what further representations he has received following the announcement of new measures to strengthen support for pupils with special educational needs; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ForthMinisters and officials have continued to meet numerous organisations concerned with special educational needs to discuss issues arising from the Education Bill. On 11 November 1992 and 7 January 1993 I met the Special Education Consortium, and am meeting it again on 4 March, with my right hon. and noble Friend the Minister of State. We have welcomed the constructive contribution which the consortium has made to this important debate.