Written question asked by Neil Gerrard (Labour) on Friday, 23 April 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 April 1999. It was answered by Baroness Morris of Yardley (Labour) on Thursday, 29 April 1999 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, on how many cases decisions are currently outstanding as to whether a teacher should be placed on List 99. - Including figures.

Answer: Mr. Gerrard: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment on how many cases decisions are currently outstanding as to whether a teacher should be placed on List 99. [82490] Ms Estelle Morris: My Department's Teachers' Misconduct Team currently has 451 cases which have been referred for consideration. In 159 of these cases the individual has been informed that the Secretary of State is considering placing them on List 99. In the remaining 292 cases, my Department is collecting information before coming to a decision as to whether List 99 action should be considered.

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