Written question asked by Olga Maitland (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 December 1996. It was answered by Eric Forth (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 December 1996 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: What steps she is taking with regard to discipline in schools. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Lady Olga Maitland: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what steps she is taking with regard to discipline in schools. [7089] Mr. Forth: The Education Bill introduced on 30 October includes a package of measures to strengthen schools' ability to take action in the face of poor behaviour and discipline; to help ensure there is proper support for schools in dealing with pupils with behaviour problems; and to promote effective provision for such pupils out of school where necessary.

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