Written question asked by Lord Blunkett (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 October 1996. It was answered by Robin Squire (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 October 1996 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: What advice she has issued to the pilot authorities in respect of the admission of four year olds who do not have a voucher.

Answer: Mr. Blunkett: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what advice she has issued to the pilot authorities in respect of the admission of four-year-olds who do not have a voucher. [40531] Mr. Squire: Guidance has been issued to the phase one authorities on the procedure by which headteachers can, in exceptional cases, apply for vouchers on behalf of their pupils. Guidance on the interaction of nursery education vouchers and admissions arrangements is currently being sent to all local education authorities and maintained primary schools.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 40531; 282 c994W;282 c992W
Session: 1995-96
Subjects: Admissions Education Pre-school education Schools Voucher schemes Take-up