Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what terms of reference and objectives have been set for her Department's Gypsy, Roma and Traveller expert panel.

There are a number of factors that influence the educational attainment of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller pupils, and it is important that the Department continues to maintain a frequent dialogue with key representatives and organisations from these communities. The Department is currently developing its plans and will provide further detail in due course.