§ Mr. BradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what plans she has to issue revised guidance to schools and local education authorities regarding disciplinary arrangements for pupils found(a) in possession of, (b) dealing in and (c) under the influence of illegal drugs. [18364]
§ Mr. Ivan LewisWe plan to issue revised guidance on the use of exclusion by schools early in the new year. The guidance will restate the right of head teachers to exclude permanently when necessary students involved in drug misuse and other drug related incidents.