§ Mr. Proctorasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether, in the light of the report by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Schools on education in the Toxteth area of Liverpool, he will, at his meeting with the new authority, make inquiries into the suspension of the chief education officer for a period of 10 months and into the delay of six months in appointing a new chief inspector commented on in that report; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Keith JosephI am already aware of the background to these matters.