§ Mr. Georgeasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she is satisfied with the collection and publication of accidents to children on school premises.
§ Mr. OakesMy Department does not collect information about accidents to children on school premises, but advice is included in its Safety Booklet No. 6 "Safety at School: Genreal Advice" that accidents should be reported in accordance with procedures laid down by schools and local education authorities. Additionally, in the course of their work Her Majesty's inspectors give specific attention to the need to ensure safe working in schools. These arrangements seem to work satisfactorily.