David Norris (Independent)

I thank the Minister for that welcome news. It seems to be very positive and I am sure it will provide considerable reassurance for those members of staff and the parents who have been in touch with me. Is it possible to keep us informed of progress? I am glad to hear interviews are being conducted today and that there will be fully qualified, professional teachers. That is an excellent development. I congratulate the Minister, the school and its staff.

It is always nice to have the last word and I believe that in this session I will be having it. The most appropriate last words I can utter echo the phrase by Tiny Tim, not the vaudeville artist but the character in A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens: happy Christmas everyone.