§ Mr. Allan StewartTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the initiatives in education policy he has under consideration.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythMy right hon. and learned Friend gives high priority to the implementation of initiatives in education policy already in hand, such as curriculum assessment review, development of the effectiveness of school boards, staff development and appraisal; the development of Scottish vocational qualifications; wider access to post school education; and improvement in the management of further and higher education. New initiatives in education policy will be announced when it is appropriate to do so.