§ 17. Mrs. LaitTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what measures she is taking to boost overall standards in schools. [3884]
§ Mr. Robin SquireAll our education reforms, from the national curriculum to local management of schools, act to raise standards. Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools has confirmed that standards are, indeed, rising.
§ 18. Lady Olga MaitlandTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what action she is taking to improve standards of reading. [3886]
§ Mrs. Gillian ShephardWe are taking action across the board from nursery education to training and education for adults.