§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will issue guidelines to local education authorities as to the recommended ratio of adult escorts to school pupils during educational visits and school journeys; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DunnMy right hon. Friend has no plans to issue such guidelines. It would be impracticable to lay down specific ratios since much depends on the nature of the particular visit, the pupils' previous experience, and the type of terrain to be encountered on individual journeys.
§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many primary, secondary and special school pupils lost their lives during educational visits and school journeys in 1986.