HC Deb 07 May 1970 vol 801 c160W
19. Mr. J. H. Osborn

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will seek powers to pay grants to local education authorities to promote ice skating as a recognised sport in schools, which are within a reasonable distance from indoor ice skating rinks, in provincial towns and cities.

Miss Bacon:

No. This is a curriculum matter. Control of the school curriculum is the responsibility of local education authorities and schools.