§ Mr. PopeTo ask the President of the Council what(a) evidence he considered and (b) local education authorities he consulted on school half term holidays before announcing the dates of the February recess. [32172]
§ Mr. Robin CookBefore announcing the dates of the February adjournment I consulted the Department for Education and Skills to establish which dates were likely to coincide with the majority of half term holidays. I recognise, however, that such holidays vary across the country, and regret it is impossible to satisfy all hon. Members.