HC Deb 20 June 1990 vol 174 c612W
Mrs. Margaret Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the total number of responses so far received to his draft circular on religious education and religious observance in primary schools, listing the names of the organisations involved; and when he intends to issue a definitive policy on this matter.

Mr. Lang

Responses have been received to date from the organisations listed. In addition 13 individuals have commented. Further responses will be accepted until the end of June. It is intended to issue a circular when these responses have been fully considered.

Organisations responding to Draft Circular on Religious Education and Observance

  • The Baptist Union of Scotland.
  • The Church of Scotland.
  • The Congregation Union of Scotland.
  • The Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland.
  • The Scottish Episcopal Church.
  • The Professional Association of Teachers in Scotland.
  • The Catholic Education Commission.
  • The Association of Teachers of Religious Education in Scotland.
  • The Scottish Association of Advisers in Religious Education.
  • Association of Directors of Education in Scotland.
  • The Educational Institute of Scotland.
  • The Scottish Joint Committee on Religious Education.
  • The Scottish Humanist Council.
  • The Catholic Head Teachers Association of Scotland. Education Alert.
  • Christian Education Movement in Scotland.
  • The Scottish Parent Teacher Council.
  • The Scottish Consultative Council on the Curriculum.
  • The Association of Christian Teachers.
  • The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities.

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