HC Deb 24 October 1988 vol 139 c84W
Mr. Worthington

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what distinctive traditions of the Scottish education system he is seeking to maintain.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

Those which command the support of parents, such as breadth of study, competence in literacy and numeracy, acceptance of the need for discipline and hard work, equality of opportunity and the pursuit of excellence.