§ Mr. Ashdownasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science, pursuant to his reply to the hon. Member for Yeovil on 26 February, Official Report, column 352, concerning a review by management consultants of Her Majesty's inspectors' procedures, if he will name the firm of consultants that has been engaged; if he will state the date of the contract; if he will undertake to place a copy of the report in the Library in due course; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. RumboldThe review of Her Majesty's inspectorate procedures for the processing of inspection reports is being carried out by management consultants from Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. It started on 4 March. It is not intended to result in a full written report. The findings will be presented to the senior management of Her Majesty's inspectorate in a more informal way.