§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what proposals he has to encourage primary schools to teach children basic subjects, reading, writing and arithmetic.
§ Dr. BoysonHer Majesty's inspectors' survey of primary education in England has already reported that schools give high priority to teaching children to read, write and learn mathematics. The forthcoming consultations on a framework for the curriculum will provide an opportunity to consider any further action needed.