HC Deb 27 February 1990 vol 168 c158W
22. Mr. Duffy

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he has any new proposals on the national curriculum.

Mrs. Rumbold

The Government intend to continue to implement the national curriculum on the broad timetable announced. My right hon. Friend will continue to make new proposals as appropriate.

31. Mr. Sumberg

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what steps he is taking to help ensure the effective implementation of the national curriculum.

Mrs. Rumbold

My right hon. Friend is making specific grants available to support the implementation of the national curriculum. Education support grants and LEA training grants will support over £100 million relevant expenditure by local education authorities this financial year and some £120 million next. These are in addition to general rate (or revenue) support grant funding.

My right hon. Friend is also grant-aiding the National Curriculum Council and the School Examinations and Assessment Council, which are providing advice and training materials.