§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales when Her Majesty's inspectorate Wales' last annual report was published; and what is the expected publication date of the next annual report.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsThe last annual report of Her Majesty's inspectorate Wales was published in March 1991. It is anticipated that the next annual report will be published in January 1992.
§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on the future of Her Majesty's inspectorate Wales.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsThe Education (Schools) Bill introduced on 6 November will establish an independent office of Her Majesty's chief inspector of schools in Wales to oversee arrangements for a new system of regular school inspections and to advise my right hon. Friend about the quality of education provided by schools and the educational standards achieved. Other aspects of the role of Her Majesty's inspectorate in Wales are being considered in the light of the review which has been undertaken and my right hon. Friend will make his proposals known as soon as possible.
§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is the current size of Her Majesty's inspectorate Wales.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsFifty-nine.