To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S1W-25917 by Cathy Jamieson on 29 May 2002, what action will be taken to evaluate the compliance with, and implementation of, attendance orders made under the Education (Scotland) Act 1980. The Scottish Executive has no plans to evaluate compliance with, and implementation of, attendance orders made under the Education (Scotland) Act 1980.The implementation of the 36 recommendations of the Discipline Task Group Report Better Behaviour - Better Learning, along with other Scottish Executive initiatives, including the Scottish Schools Ethos Network, the Anti-Bullying Network, the Alternatives to Exclusion Programme, Support for Parents, Study Support and New Community Schools, will help ensure an effective learning environment for all pupils and impact positively on non-attendance at school.