HC Deb 13 June 1996 vol 279 cc280-1W
Mr. Spearing

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what consultations she has had with(a) the Headmasters Conference, (b) the Conference of Head Mistresses, (c) the Professional Association of Teachers, (d) university departments of education and (e) education committees of the county councils associations or associations of municipal authorities concerning the use of vouchers for years 12 and 13 in secondary schools. [32449]

Mr. Paice

None. The Government have no plans to introduce vouchers for years 12 and 13 in secondary schools. We have announced our intention to consult on the introduction from 1997 of a system of learning credits. These will set out for all 16 to 19-year-olds their entitlement to the education and training they choose.