HC Deb 06 May 2003 vol 404 cc641-2W
Mr. Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what representations he has received following the recent National Union of Teachers Conference. [110698]

Mr. Miliband

My right hon. Friend has received no such representations.

Mr. Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if he will make a statement on the recent National Union of Teachers Conference. [110699]

Mr. Miliband

My right hon Friend set out publicly on 18 February 2003 his reasons for not attending the National Union of Teachers' conference. Beyond this, the annual conference and other internal affairs of the National Union of Teachers are a matter for its membership.