HC Deb 03 August 1976 vol 916 c660W
26. Dr. Boyson

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what percentage of the time of Her Majesty's School Inspectorate is actually spent on school inspections.

Miss Margaret Jackson

Rather more than 50 per cent. of the time of those of Her Majesty's inspectors assigned to work in schools is spent on inspection of some kind.