HC Deb 15 October 2002 vol 390 c781W
Mr. Damian Green

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what preparatory work her Department has done for the introduction of an English baccalaureate; and if she will make a statement. [74351]

Mr. Miliband

In our Green Paper, 14–19:extending opportunities, raising standards, we sought views on a proposal for a new overarching award called the Matriculation Diploma. We have considered carefully the views expressed during the consultation on the Green Paper and will be making an announcement soon on how we intend to take forward our plans for the 14–19 phase.