HC Deb 31 July 1998 vol 317 cc799-800W
Mr. Amess

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how many HM school inspectors were appointed in the years(a) 1996, (b) 1997 and (c) 1998 to date; and how many of those appointed were previously (i) headteachers, (ii) deputy head teachers and (iii) teachers. [54934]

Ms Estelle Morris

This is a matter for HM Chief Inspector of Schools. I have asked him to write to the hon. Member and to place a copy of his letter in the Library.