HC Deb 06 July 1976 vol 914 cc463-4W
23. Mr. Peter Bottomley

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will convene a meeting of Church and parental representatives to consider and advise on religious education.

Miss Margaret Jackson

Responsibility for the content of the religious education syllabus is determined in accordance with procedures laid down in the Educa- tion Act 1944, and my right hon. Friend does not accept that a Government-sponsored national advisory body is either necessary or desirable.

55. Mr. Wall

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement on the Government's policy towards the recent report by the Religious Education Council.

Miss Margaret Jackson

I understand that this document was published for discussion, and has yet to be adopted by the Religious Education Council. In these circumstances there is nothing I wish to add to what I said on religious education in the House on 19th March. —[Vol. 907, c. 1785–1875].