§ 41. Mr. Cadburyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether, in his consideration of the curriculum, he will hold discussions with local authorities about ways of improving the standard of the teaching of mathematics in schools.
§ Dr. Boyson: The Government's proposals for a framework for the school curriculum emphasise the importance of mathematics throughout the period of compulsory education. They have been discussed with the local authority associations and other bodies, and after consultations have been completed my right hon. and learned Friend intends to issue guidance to the education service. He will also be taking account of the advice of the Cockcroft committee of inquiry into the teaching of mathematics in schools, which hopes to report around the end of this year.