§ Mr. David Marshallasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if the Scottish Education Department has any plans to publish material for use in schools as part of the Munn and Dunning report on curriculum proposals; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MacKayThe consultative committee on the curriculum, working through central support groups in each standard grade subject and assisted by national development officers, is co-ordinating the preparation and dissemination of appropriate teaching materials. The Government are providing funds of £0.75 million for this in the current financial year in addition to the £4.14 million spent previously on central support for standard grade, including the preparation of materials.