asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is her policy regarding staff consultation in schools; and if she proposes to encourage schools' councils for teachers in schools; and if she will make a statement.

I would expect consultation between heads and staff of schools and between heads and governing bodies to be a normal feature of the running of a school. I am not aware of any need for my intervention in this area.

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is her policy regarding the representation of teachers on the governing bodies of schools; if she proposes to encourage local education authorities to change the articles of government; and if she will make a statement.

I have no changes to propose at present.