§ Mr. Jon Owen JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Education what provisions will be made under the national curriculum to ensure that textiles and home economics will be taught.
§ Mr. ForthAspects of home economics are covered in a number of national curriculum subjects, including mathematics, science and technology. My right hon. Friends, the Secretaries of State for Education and for Wales are currently considering the recommendations of the National Curriculum technology review group and will make a full statement when their joint proposals are published for consultation towards the end of the year. There are no changes proposed to the national curriculum mathematics or science orders.