§ Mr. DismoreTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what steps have been taken by his Department to encourage parents to read to their young children. [85408]
§ Ms Estelle MorrisWe have run a series of TV and radio adverts advertising a free leaflet entitled "A little reading goes a long way". The leaflet offers parents practical advice about how to read with their children. Over 1 million copies have been requested so far and a further 2 million have been distributed through various outlets, including supermarkets and doctors' waiting rooms.