§ Mr. Nicholas BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received about the working of sections 106–111 and 117–118 of the Education Reform Act 1988 since their implementation on 1 April; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ButcherMy right hon. Friend has received several representations on the subject of charges for school activities. He will keep a close watch on the impact of the new arrangements, once schools have had time to adjust to them.
§ Mr. FranksTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science which qualifications he intends to approve under section 5 of the Education Reform Act 1988; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth BakerMy Department will be sending to schools and LEAs on 31 May a circular on the provisions of section 5 of the Education Reform Act 1988, together with a list of qualifications and syllabuses approved for use in maintained schools for compulsory school age pupils. Copies will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.