§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many of Her Majesty's inspectors practice in Wales; and how many work in each of the sectors of the education service in Wales.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerThere are currently 56 of Her Majesty's inspectors of schools in Wales. Each Inspector usually operates in a number of the education sectors—primary, secondary, further and higher education—and is not confined to any one.
§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he proposes to increase the number of Her Majesty's inspectors in Wales to cope with the operation of the national curriculum; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerThe number of inspectors in Wales is kept under review in the light of the demands of the work needing to be done.