As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.
Suggested amendment
at end add 'particularly as his own annual report for 1996-97 states on page 15 that shortages in books and equipment affect teaching adversely in one in four secondary schools and one in 10 primary schools, and that in half of the schools recently inspected by OFSTED which had been judged to have inadequate resources, the vagaries of resource allocation meant that the school had not received sufficient funding to do the job it was expected to do, and on page 29 that "insufficient funding partly explained the unsatisfactory learning resources in one-third of the primary schools visited.".'.
Original motion text
That this House notes with gret concern the comments of the Chief Inspector of Schools who in a speech to the right wing think-tank Politeia claimed there was no evidence that schools are underfunded and further claimed that teachers were wasting too much time in meaningless activities; believes that local education authorities require significantly increased levels of capital and revenue resources to address the funding crises in United Kingdom schools; and further believes that the Government should censure the Chief Inspector of Schools and ask him to consider his position.
Signatures (17)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Steinberg, Mr Gerry
Labour
Signed on
30 April 1998
Austin, John
Labour
Signed on
19 May 1998
Cryer, Mrs Ann
Labour
Signed on
11 May 1998
Edwards, Mr Huw
Labour
Signed on
12 May 1998
Efford, Clive
Labour
Signed on
18 June 1998
Etherington, Bill
Labour
Signed on
14 May 1998
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Gerrard, Mr Neil
Labour
Signed on
13 May 1998
Livingstone, Mr Ken
Labour
Signed on
16 July 1998
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
18 June 1998
McNamara, Mr Kevin
Labour
Signed on
18 May 1998
Michie, Mr Bill
Labour
Signed on
13 May 1998
O'Hara, Mr Edward
Labour
Signed on
11 June 1998
Simpson, Alan
Labour
Signed on
8 June 1998
Skinner, Mr Dennis
Labour
Signed on
6 May 1998
Taylor, David
Labour
Signed on
21 May 1998
Wise, Mrs Audrey
Labour
Signed on
21 May 1998
These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.