§ Mr. SteinbergTo ask the Secretary of State for Education what discussions he has had with Her Majesty's chief inspector on drawing up the guidance and criteria for school inspections; what statements of policy, directions or advice he has issued to Her Majesty's chief inspector; if he will place copies of these in the Library; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ForthDecisions on the arrangements for school inspections, including any guidance to registered inspectors, will be a matter for Her Majesty's chief inspector of schools to decide. While my right hon. Friend has discussed with Professor Sutherland his functions in general terms, he has issued no statements of policy. directions or advice.