HC Deb 08 July 1980 vol 988 c109W
42. Mr. Thornton

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will set up a working party to investigate ways of making the last years of schooling more relevant to the world of work, especially for the less academic pupil.

Mr. Macfarlane

This matter is being looked at in the context of consultations on the Education Departments' proposals for a "Framework for the School Curriculum". It is also currently the subject of interdepartmental discussions, curriculum development work by the Schools Council and various initiatives by national and local agencies. My right hon. and learned Friend does not consider that a working, party at this stage would be the best way forward.