§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list his powers to lay down minimum standards of provision in matters such as class size and pupils to teacher ratios; and if he directs Her Majesty's inspectors of schools to carry out specific projects.
§ Mr. Michael RobertsMy right hon. Friend has no specific powers to lay down minimum standards of provision in matters such as class size and pupil to teacher ratios. He has the power to direct Her Majesty's inspectors of schools to carry out specific projects, but in practice proposals are discussed and settled on an informal basis.