§ Mr. SpearingTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment after what period she expects to evaluate the pilot scheme for nursery vouchers; and by what means. [4493]
§ Mr. Robin SquireThe operational arrangements for phase 1 will be evaluated in the course of 1996–97 in consultation with the local education authorities concerned and the company responsible for voucher issue. Inspection reports will also become available over that period.