§ Mr. Cleggasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will set up a public inquiry into the causes of truancy, vandalism and violence in schools.
§ Mr. ArmstrongA good deal of work has already been done on these matters by way of questionnaires, statistical inquiries and consultations with interested bodies, and is continuing. My right hon. Friend would prefer to see the outcome of the present work before deciding on the next steps.