§ Dr. CableTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how many, and what percentage, of schools are not complying with Health and Safety Executive lighting standards; and what additional resources are being made available to ensure compliance. [23962]
§ Mr. ByersLighting standards for maintained schools are those set out in the Education (School Premises) Regulations 1996. The statutory responsibility for ensuring that these standards are met rests with local education authorities for schools maintained by them, and with the governing bodies of grant-maintained schools.