§ 20. Mr. John GreenwayTo ask the Secretary of State for Education if he will make a further statement on the Dearing inquiry into the national curriculum.
§ Mr. Robin SquireMy right hon. Friend looks forward to receiving Sir Ron Dearing's advice this month, which will lead to streamlined assessment arrangements in 1994. Sir Ron will also advise before the end of this year on the curriculum and assessment framework for future years.
§ Mr. Harry GreenwayTo ask the Secretary of State for Education when he expects the report of Sir Ron Dearing on the curriculum to be published; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Robin SquireMy right hon. Friend expects to receive initial advice from Sir Ron Dearing later this month on national curriculum assessment arrangements in 1994. Sir Ron Dearing has announced that he will publish his report. Sir Ron Dearing will make further recommendations towards the end of the year on the curriculum and assessment framework more generally.