§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will review the core curriculum in schools to examine whether a higher minimum requirement should be made in respect of the teaching of "civic subjects".
Dr. Boy son"The School Curriculum", published in March 1981, gives guidance to schools, but it does not set 153W minimum requirements for any subject. Schools should aim to prepare children and young people for all aspects of adult life, including their responsibilities as citizens.