§ Lorna FitzsimonsTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will include study of the Commonwealth in the planned citizenship module of the national curriculum. [90111]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeThe proposed framework for citizenship sets out programmes of study to help pupils become informed, active and responsible citizens, which at Key Stages 3 and 4 covers knowledge and understanding of the challenges of global interdependence and responsibility. This offers an opportunity for study of the Commonwealth.