HC Deb 26 June 1997 vol 296 c638W
31. Mr. Martyn Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will increase the priority accorded to cooking skills within the national curriculum; and if he will make a statement. [4123]

Ms Estelle Morris

The Secretary of State has agreed not to make any changes to the national curriculum before the year 2000. The new Qualifications and Curriculum Authority will be offering advice on any changes that might be made and he will consider the issue of cooking skills alongside that advice.