HC Deb 28 November 2002 vol 395 c389W
16. Mr. John Bercow

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if he will make a statement on his policy on school exclusions. [81982]

Mr. Stephen Twigg

The Department's Circular 10/99— Social Inclusion: Pupil Support contains the Secretary of State's guidance on the appropriate use of exclusion— both fixed term and permanent, procedures to be followed on exclusion and provides guidance on the duties and roles of those involved in the process. My right hon. Friend will issue revised guidance when new arrangements for exclusions are put in place under the Education Act 2002.