HC Deb 10 July 1990 vol 176 c181W
38. Mr. Tim Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement on implementation of the national curriculum.

60. Mr. Buckley

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what progress has been made on the introduction of the national curriculum; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Rumbold

There is welcome evidence from Her Majesty's inspectorate that many schools have made a satisfactory start in implementing the national curriculum. My right hon. Friend is taking steps to ensure that the introduction of the new requirements is manageable for teachers.