HC Deb 06 June 1990 vol 173 cc602-3W
Mrs. Gorman

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what assessment he has made of the likely impact on educational diversity and choice of independent schools adopting the national curriculum.

Mr. Alan Howarth

My right hon. Friend is committed to the breadth and diversity of educational choice provided by the independent sector. He is pleased that many independent schools are choosing to adopt the national curriculum.