§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is his estimate of the effect on the curriculum in secondary schools of the decreasing practical involvement for the pupils mentioned in paragraph 18 of the report of Her Majesty's Inspectorate on expenditure policies.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsThe balance between demonstration by teachers and practical work by pupils is a matter for teachers themselves to decide, and variations do not necessarily affect the quality of the learning experience of pupils.
§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales what he estimates will be the effect on the 197W secondary school curriculum of the additional difficulties faced by schools in replacing outmoded courses referred to in paragraph 16 of the report of Her Majesty's Inspectorate on expenditure policies.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsCurriculum development may well be retarded in some cases unless local education authorities adjust their expenditure priorities to prevent this. It is for local education authorities to make the required judgments and decisions.