§ Mr. David PorterTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement on his policy for the teaching of history for age groups five to seven, seven to nine, nine to 11, 11 to 13, 13 to 16 and 16 plus years.
§ Mr. EggarMy right hon. Friend published his proposals for attainment targets and programmes of study for history on 26 July. The National Curriculum Council is currently carrying out the required statutory consultation on those proposals. Its report is due by 17 December.