A question on #Economics #Education tabled by Lord Swire on 21-11-2024 has been answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern.

Heading: Economics: Education
Question ID: 1743691
UIN: HL2772
House: Lords
Date tabled: 2024-11-21
Asking Member ID: 1408
Asking Member display name: Lord Swire
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Question text: To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to encourage the study of economics.
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Date answered: 2024-12-06
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Answering Member ID: 269
Answering Member display name: Baroness Smith of Malvern
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Answer text: Qualifications in economics are available for schools to offer at GCSE and A level. Schools are free to decide which qualifications they will offer in each subject they teach. As part of their duty to teach a broad and balanced curriculum, schools are exp...
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Answering body ID: 60
Answering body name: Department for Education
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