§ Mr. SawfordTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment when he expects the numeracy hour to be introduced in schools; and if he will ensure that teaching materials arrive in sufficient time for staff to be trained and organise resources. [62348]
§ Ms Estelle MorrisDedicated daily mathematics lessons of up to an hour are expected to be introduced in primary schools from September 1999. Suitable materials will be provided in the early part of next year.