§ Mr. EnnisTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment (1) how many(a) secondary, (b) junior and (c) infant schools under local education authority control in England and Wales were contracted out for inspection on behalf of Ofsted in (i) 1995, (ii) 1996, (iii) 1997 and (iv) 1998 to date; [57489]
(2) how many contractors are nominated by Ofsted to carry out inspections in schools in England and Wales; [57490]
(3) how many (a) secondary, (b) junior and (c) infant schools under local education authority control in England and Wales were inspected by Ofsted in (i) 1995, (ii) 1996, (iii) 1997 and (iv) 1998 to date. [57491]
§ Ms Estelle MorrisThis is a matter for HM Chief Inspector of Schools. I have asked him to write to my hon. Friend and to place a copy of his reply in the Library.