HC Deb 23 April 1991 vol 189 c405W
Miss Lestor

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what recent consultations he has had with local authorities about truancy from schools; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Fallon

My right hon. and learned Friend, in conjunction with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales, last week issued to local education authorities and others a consultative circular and draft regulations on school attendance. Consultees have been invited to comment on the proposals by 17 June.