§ 29. Mr. Bill O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what progress has been made in approving the plans submitted by the Early Years Development and Childcare Partnerships. [119653]
§ Ms HodgeAll 150 Early Years Development and Childcare Partnerships for 2000–01 have now been assessed: 147 have been given full approval; one conditional approval; and three deferred approval.