§ Mrs. Anne CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what plans she has to increase literacy and numeracy among school age children. [17]
§ Mrs. GillanRaising standards of literacy and numeracy is at the heart of our school reforms, notably the national curriculum, regular testing, performance tables, regular inspection and improvements to teacher training. The chief inspector of schools has confirmed that our reforms are improving the quality of education.