§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has had concerning the national curriculum as it affects primary schools; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsIn response to concerns by teachers and parents about the manageability of the national curriculum in both primary and secondary schools, my right hon. Friend announced last year a review of the national curriculum and its assessment arrangements in Wales by the Curriculum Council for Wales and Sir Ron Dearing. I refer the hon. Member to the statements issued in response to the interim and final reports on the review on 2 August 1993 and 5 January 1994, copies of which are in the Library of the House and which were sent to all hon. Members in Wales.
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