To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what representations he has received on the (a) increase in child performance licences issued and (b) reform of this licensing system; and if he will make a statement. (119112)

[holding answer 6 February 2007]: The Department routinely receives correspondence related to child performance licensing matters, some of which argues for changes to the licensing system. I am not aware of any representations on increases in licences issued. The Government have no plans to change the current system.