§ Mr. SillarsTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he received a copy of the report of the Channel Four Commission on Education; and what response he has made to the views expressed about Scottish education.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythI have not received a copy.
§ Mr. SillarsTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland whether his Department supplied the Channel Four Commission on Education with statistical information or comments on the performance of Scottish education.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythIt was for education authorities to decide for themselves whether they did so. My Department was not asked for information or comments.