HC Deb 31 January 1989 vol 146 c161W
15. Mr. Morley

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what steps he proposes to take to encourage West Sussex education authority to provide more nursery places; and if he will make a statement.

18. Ms. Mowlam

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what steps he proposes to take to encourage Hereford and Worcester education authority to provide more nursery places; and if he will make a statement.

30. Mr. Buckley

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what steps he proposes to take to encourage West Sussex local education authority to provide more nursery places; and if he will make a statement.

40. Mr. Eastham

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what steps he proposes to take to encourage Kent education authority to provide more nursery places; and if he will make a statement.

42. Mrs. Mahon

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what steps he proposes to take to encourage Oxfordshire education authority to provide more nursery places; and if he will make a statement.

45. Mr. Worthington

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what steps he proposes to take to encourage Wiltshire education authority to provide more nursery places; and if he will make a statement.

69. Mr. Hinchliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what steps he proposes to take to encourage Essex education authority to provide more nursery places; and if he will make a statement.

75. Mr. Haynes

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what steps he proposes to take to encourage Kent education authority to provide more nursery places; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Rumbold

Education is not compulsory below the age of five. The scope and form of provision for under-fives are wholly within local authorities' discretion. My right hon. Friend sees no cause to change that.