HC Deb 24 July 1984 vol 64 cc568-9W
Dr. Roger Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what steps he proposes to take, following the publication of the recent schools' inspectorate report on education in Wales, in respect of the insecure grasp of the Welsh language exhibited by pupils entering bilingual schools;

(2) if he will set up a working party to seek solutions to the problems highlighted by the recent schools inspectorate report on education in Wales.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

It is assumed that the hon. Gentleman is referring to Her Majesty's Inspectorate report "A Survey of provision for special educational needs in the ordinary school (primary)". The usual procedure for follow-up of Her Majesty's Inspectorate reports has been adapted slightly and each local education authority in Wales has been asked to inform the Department within three months:

  1. 1.what action they consider is required in relation to the ordinary primary schools;
  2. 2.what action the Authority has taken or proposes to take; and
  3. 3.what action the findings of the report might have for other institutions maintained by the LEA.

My right hon. Friend will await the responses to this letter before deciding what other action, if any, he needs to take.

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