HC Deb 12 March 1987 vol 112 c262W
Mr. Meadowcroft

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what draft circulars to local education authorities he expects to issue for consultation purposes before August; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Rumbold

The following draft circulars to local education authorities are expected to be issued for consultation purposes before August:

  • Local Education Authority Training Grants Scheme 1988–89;
  • Education Support Grants Programme 1988–89; Staffing Standards for Special Education;
  • Role of the Education Service in Combatting Child Abuse;
  • Application of Section 51 of the Education (No. 2) Act 1986;
  • Automatic Recoupment and Free Trade for Non-Advanced Further Education;
  • Second Circular of Guidance on the Education (No. 2) Act 1986.

This list excludes other forms of communications to local education authorities including the final versions of circulars.

It is possible that a need for the issue of other circulars on matters not listed above may be identified before August.