HL Deb 19 June 1997 vol 580 c123WA
Lord Milverton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What are their plans for religious education in schools, particularly in respect of the teaching of the Christian faith.

The Minister of State, Department for Education and Employment (Baroness Blackstone)

Most religious education in non-denominational schools will continue to be provided in accordance with an agreed syllabus which shall "reflect the fact that religious traditions in Great Britain are in the main Christian whilst taking account of the teaching and practices of the other principal religions in Great Britain" (Education Act 1996, Section 375 (3)).