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Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 November 2002. It was answered by Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Labour) on Thursday, 21 November 2002.


Ashton of Upholland, Baroness

Question
Whether reliable information is available as to the effects of creating reduced-size classrooms in state-maintained schools for children from low-income families; and, if not, whether they will commission research to test the effects of such a policy. [HL 16].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 16; 641 c13WA
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Class sizes Families Education Low incomes Pupils Standards Research