§ Mr. PawseyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what action he is taking to reduce truancy.
§ Mr. FallonMy right hon. Friend is providing funds, through education support grant, for projects designed to improve attenance in designated schools in a total of 31 local education authorities. Last year the Department published a survey report by Her Majesty's inspectorate which reviews school attendance and calls attention to examples of good practice in schools and local education authorities.
My right hon. Friend is considering the need for additional measures to secure improvements in the vital area of school attendance.