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Written question asked by Liz Lynne (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 January 1997. It was answered by Baroness Shephard of Northwold (Conservative) on Wednesday, 29 January 1997 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.


Dept for Education and Employment

Question
What recent research she has evaluated in respect of the benefits of homework. - Ref to "School Performance and Extra-curricular Provision".
Answer

Ms Lynne: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what recent research she has evaluated in respect of the benefits of homework. [11729] Mrs. Gillian Shephard: I have received a number of representations on homework from various bodies and members of the public. I published "School Performance and Extra-curricular Provision", a report on research into homework, on 14 January 1997.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11729; 289 c267-8W;289 c267W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Research Homework