HC Deb 18 July 2001 vol 372 cc255-6W
Mr. Hayes

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if she will make a statement on her plans for issuing a replacement Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs. [4775]

Mr. Timms

A revised Draft Code of Practice will be placed before Parliament for approval following the summer recess. The revised Code will contain revised wording on quantifying provision in statements of special educational needs. The Code is planned to take effect from January 2002.