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Written question asked by David Amess (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 April 2005. It was answered by Derek Twigg (Labour) on Thursday, 7 April 2005 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.


Dept for Education and Skills

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how many pupils played truant in England in each year since 1997 (a) in total and (b) broken down by local education authority; and if she will make a statement.
Answer

Mr. Amess: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many pupils played truant in England in each year since 1997 (a) in total and (b) broken down by local education authority; and if she will make a statement. [220278] Derek Twigg: It has not proved possible to respond in the time available before Prorogation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
432 c1597W; 220278
Session
2004-05
Subjects
Local education authorities Truancy
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk