§ Mr. EtheringtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what plans she has to amend section 12(2)(a) of the Education (Mandatory Awards) Regulations 1995 to give local education authorities powers to consider applications on an individual basis; and if she will make a statement. [36111]
§ Mr. ForthThe Department has no plans to amend regulation I 2(2)(a) of the Education (Mandatory Awards) Regulations.