§ Mr. RichardsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will detail the action he has taken or proposes to take to recruit school governors in Wales.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsThe year 1992 marks the end of the first four-year term for governors who were appointed in the wake of the Education Reform Act. Some 13,000 school governorships in Wales come up for renewal later this year. While I hope that many existing governors will wish to put their names forward for a further four-year term, I anticipate that there will be many opportunities for others to become governors for the first time.
We have, therefore, produced bilingual leaflets and posters together with a Welsh language video which local authorities and schools will he using as part of their efforts to encourage parents and others to become school governors. Local education authorities and schools are also working hard to ensure that all vacancies are filled.
We all have an interest in ensuring that our children have a good education—the future is in their hands. I hope that as many people as possible will take the opportunity that presents itself this year to put their name forward and become involved in the running of their local school. It is a very rewarding job.