§ Mr. FabricantTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what is the date of publication for the White Paper on Special Educational Needs. [28216]
§ Mrs. BrowningTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment when he expects to announce the conclusions of the consultation on special educational needs. [27826]
§ Ms Estelle MorrisWe are at present considering the many thoughtful comments on the Green Paper,Excellence for all children: meeting special educational needs. In the light of those responses, and taking account of advice from the National Advisory Group on SEN, we expect to announce an action programme—whether through a White Paper or in some other format—in the early summer.