§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if, in the light of the Lancaster University study on educational methods, he will initiate further research into the relative merits of primary teaching methods.
§ Miss Margaret JacksonIt is part of the normal duties of Her Majesty's inspectors to observe and assess the development of teaching methods in primary and secondary schools and to make advice and guidance available to the schools and those responsible for the training of270W teachers. The Department and Inspectorate are studying the Lancaster University report, but are not yet in a position to decide whether further research is needed.
§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will institute further research into teaching methods and pupils' progress in the light of recent published findings in this area; and if he will make [...] statement.
§ Miss Margaret JacksonI refer the hon. Member to the answer given to a Question by my hon. Friend the Member for West Lothian (Mr. Dalyell) today.