HC Deb 03 July 2001 vol 371 c82W
Mr. Allen

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what plans she has to increase the speed with which her Department communicates with hon. Members. [1300]

Mr. Ivan Lewis

The Department intends at all times to inform constituency MPs on announcements and to ensure letters are posted on the letter board the day before an announcement is made.

MPs were notified of the new Beacon Schools on 20 June, in advance of the announcement the following day. We will continue to provide early notice to MPs of announcements which affect their constituencies.