§ Mr. BoswellTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will make a statement on the arrangements for the inspection of special educational needs in mainstream schools and special schools, with particular reference to(a) the specific focus on these issues at an inspection, (b) the specific expertise of the inspectors and (c) their ability to evaluate diagnostic as well as remedial factors among the pupils. [139169]
§ Ms Estelle MorrisThis is a matter for HM Chief Inspector of Schools, Chris Woodhead. I have asked him to write to the hon. Member and to place a copy of his letter in the Library.