§ Helen JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment (1) how the random sample of schools inspected in 1994–95 and to be re-inspected in autumn 1998 was chosen by Ofsted; what advice was given to Her Majesty's Chief Inspector on how to ensure a random, balanced sample of schools; and by whom that advice was given; [37683]
(2) how many primary schools in England and Wales which were last inspected in 1994–95 are being inspected in autumn 1998; and what estimate he has made of the total cost of those inspections. [37684]
§ Mr. Byers[holding answer 6 April 1998]: These are matters for HM Chief Inspector of Schools. I have asked him to write to my hon. Friend and to place a copy of his letter in the library.