Thank you very much for that and, in fact, I am glad that the hon member is raising this matter, because we cannot have inclusive education at the periphery of the provision of quality education. They will be looking at factors that inhibit effective teaching and learning, and that will cover a range of learners - those who are able and those who are partially able. Certainly, inclusive education, which forms part of the systemic landscape of education, will not be ignored.

What I can assure the hon member, given my particular interest in this area, is that I will make sure that we draw to the attention of Needu the fact that this is an element that they cannot ignore or overlook in the course of their investigations and recommendations. Thank you.

Particulars regarding intervention role played by National Education Evaluation and Development Unit

54. Mr S H Plaatjie (Cope) asked the Minister of Basic Education:

What intervention role does the National Education Evaluation and Development Unit play to remedy dysfunctional elements in the schooling system in relation to (a) the quality of school leadership, (b) teaching and (c) the learning process? CO298E