HC Deb 18 February 1998 vol 306 c667W
21. Mr. Touhig

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on his priorities in respect of school standards in Wales. [28419]

Mr. Hain

The Government's priority is to work with teachers to raise the standards of education achieved by all our young people. We have placed a particular emphasis on the need to improve literacy and numeracy skills in primary schools within the context of a broad and balanced curriculum.