§ Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the Government will publish the evidence made available to the committee set up to review the future of O-grade technical drawing.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe review group which was set up by the Scottish Consultative Council on the Curriculum176W (SCCC) to review the future of O-grade technical drawing and O-grade engineering had access to and took account of extensive correspondence received from teachers of technical education, representatives from industry, teacher organisations and hon. Members. Evidence was not sought, however, on the basis that it would be published and in the circumstances publication would not be appropriate.
§ Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will make a statement on the Governments response to the ad hoc committee's recommendation that O-grade and higher grade technical drawing should be phased out.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythMy right hon. and learned Friend and I are considering the review group's recommendations. An announcement of our conclusions will be made shortly.