§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what discussions he has had with the building contractors for the Building Schools for the Future programme on the provision of drinking water in schools; and if he will make a statement. [161356]
§ Mr. MilibandNo contractors have yet been appointed for the Building Schools for the Future programme but the provision of drinking water will be the subject of design advice to the local contractors.
§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills (1) what assessment his Department has made of the(a) behaviour, (b) achievement and (c) health of pupils in schools with all-day access to drinking water; and if he will make a statement; [161353]
(2) what assessment his Department has made of the uptake of free drinking water in schools when water fountains are placed in (a) toilets, (b) dining rooms, (c) classrooms and (d) school corridors; and if he will make a statement. [161358]
§ Mr. Stephen TwiggThe Department for Education and Skills has made no assessments concerning drinking water.