HC Deb 06 November 1995 vol 265 cc627-8W
Sir Geoffrey Johnson Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what action she is taking to raise standards in primary schools. [40553]

Mrs. Gillan

The national curriculum and its assessment, national tests, regular inspections, improvements to teacher training and our improving schools programme all act to raise standards in primary schools. The chief inspector of schools has confirmed that our reforms are improving the quality of education.