§ Lord Cocks of Hartcliffeasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will draw their statement Education: Excellence in Cities of 22 March to the attention of Bristol Education authority, in context of their plans for Merrywood School and Pen Park School. [HL1796]
§ Baroness BlackstoneThe Excellence in Cities programme announced on 22 March applies initially in six target areas only. Bristol is not one of those areas. The principles underpinning Excellence in Cities—focusing on the individual, increasing opportunities and tackling barriers to learning wherever they arise—are applicable in all schools and local authorities.