HC Deb 30 April 1981 vol 3 cc446-7W
Mr. Marlow

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will take steps to ensure that traditional British culture is infused equally throughout the curriculum of all schools in the United Kingdom irrespective of the ethnic derivation of the pupils.

Dr. Boyson

My right hon. and learned Friend has no evidence that schools in England are neglecting the history, culture and traditions of the United Kingdom, but their curricula should also take account of the greater dversity of cultural heritage. Responsibility for education in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland lies with my right hon. Friends the Secretaries of State for those parts of the United Kingdom.