§ Mr. McLeishTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the steps and procedures involved in monitoring and reviewing(a) the development of the curriculum, (b) teacher training and (c) quality and standards of educational attainment within independent schools.
§ Mr. LangIndependent schools are, like other schools, subject to inspection on a continuing basis by Her Majesty's inspectors of schools to ensure that efficient and suitable instruction is being provided. Such inspections will take account of the state of the curriculum, the quality of teaching and the level of educational attainment.
§ Mr. McLeishTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will publish Her Majesty's inspectors' reports for independent schools.
§ Mr. LangReports on independent schools are published in the same way as for education authority schools.