HC Deb 03 November 1998 vol 318 c529W
Dr. Cable

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if the new citizenship curriculum requirements for schools will incorporate specific reference to the United Nations. [57087]

Mr. Charles Clarke

The recommendations of the Citizenship Advisory Group include a set of learning outcomes which refer to the work of the United Nations organisations and major non-governmental bodies. These recommendations are currently being considered by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority as part of their review of the National Curriculum. Following this review, the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority will offer advice to the Secretary of State on the place of education for citizenship in the curriculum.