§ Mr. Andrew TurnerTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in what ways the Northern Ireland curriculum differs from the National Curriculum. [157848]
§ Jane KennedyThe National Curriculum is similar, though not identical, to the Northern Ireland Curriculum. Both prescribe a number of compulsory subjects at different key stages. The main difference lies in the fact that Northern Ireland has six compulsory cross-curricular themes which are taught through a range of subjects. These
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§ Mr. MullinWe are urging all parties to the conflict in Darfur to re-establish a ceasefire, preferably with international monitoring, permit humanitarian access to all those in need, and resume talks to find a peaceful solution.
We are in almost daily contact with the Government of Sudan and the various Darfur groups. We are working closely with the EU and the US, and have offered to facilitate the peaceful resolution of the conflict. We have suggested that there may be a role for the international community, including the UK, in assisting in the implementation of a peace agreement.