HC Deb 02 February 1983 vol 36 c99W
Sir Bernard Braine

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will take steps to promote polar studies in the wider, non-scientific sense in order to heighten public awareness of the history and potential of the Antarctic.

Mr. William Shelton

In schools, colleges and universities the curriculum is determined by the appropriate educational bodies, and my right hon. Friend has no powers to intervene. I understand that relevant parts of the curriculum include some studies of the polar regions. My right hon. Friend has no plans to seek to increase this element of educational provision.