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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Gerald Howarth (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Monday, 30 November 2009 on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.


Military History

Question
If he will encourage the teaching of Britain's military history in schools.
Answer

History is compulsory in schools up to the end of key stage 3. The national curriculum for history requires pupils to be taught a substantial amount of British history; it covers the mediaeval, early modern, industrial and 20th century periods, and that includes studying the causes and consequences of various conflicts, including the two world wars, the Holocaust and other genocides.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
501 c821 
302061 
Session
2009-10
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Education History
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk