HC Deb 14 November 1989 vol 160 cc221-2W
39. Mr. Martyn Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he has responded to the interim report of the National Curriculum Council on cross-curricular issues; and if he will make a statement.

46. Miss Lestor

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he has responded to the interim report of the National Curriculum Council on cross-curricular issues; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Rumbold

The National Curriculum Council published preliminary guidance on cross-curricular issues in a circular about the national curriculum and whole curriculum planning published on 31 October. Copies have been sent to all schools in England. The council plans to develop this guidance in other publications to issue in the coming months.