§ 29. Sir Sydney ChapmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if she will make a statement on the Government's programme of reforms of secondary education. [11757]
§ Mr. Robin SquireWe are on track to complete a series of reforms to raise standards and increase diversity for pupils of all ages. These include greater flexibility on selection policy and more freedoms for grant-maintained schools. My right hon. Friend will shortly be announcing the first tranche of specialist sports and arts colleges.