HC Deb 17 March 1988 vol 129 c635W
Mr. Kirkwood

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he intends to issue a consultation document on the keeping and disclosure of records concerning students in further education establishments; and when he intends to table regulations.

Mr. Jackson

My right hon. Friend plans to issue a consultation paper on this subject later this year and will deal then with the making of regulations.

Mr. Kirkwood

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he intends to issue a circular to local education authorities on the keeping and disclosure of pupil records; and when he now expects regulations to be tabled in Parliament.

Mrs. Rumbold

Our intention is to make regulations by the end or 1988. Guidance will be issued at the same time to local education authorities.