§ Mrs. MayTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what date has been set for publication of the Government's proposals on special educational needs following the recent consultation exercise on the Government's paper, "Excellence for All Children". [54040]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeA date has not yet been set. Taking account of the many thoughtful comments on "Excellence for all Children", and of advice from the National Advisory Group on special educational needs, we expect to publish an action programme in the early autumn.