(1) Whether her department has fully updated numbers on the size of the private education sector, particularly at the lower end of the fee spectrum; if not, (a) why not and (b) when does it intend ascertaining the status quo; if so, what (i) is the size of the sector, (ii) growth trends are discernable, (iii) is the average educational outcome compared to the public sector as a whole and (iv) what level of support do such schools receive from the State; (2) whether there have been indications that the dysfunctionality of the public system drives the growth of the private sector, especially at the low end of the fee spectrum; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether her department intends to do more to encourage the private sector to play a more central role in the basic education system as a whole; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?