§ Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what decisions have been taken on the recommendations made by the review group on the future of technical drawing in schools; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythMy right hon. and learned Friend has decided after careful consideration of the review group's recommendations that a standard grade course in technical drawing should now be developed to replace ordinary grade. The new course will be constructed in modular form so that it can also be offered as a series of short courses to provide maximum flexibility. A revised higher in technical drawing will also be developed to follow on from the new standard grade.