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
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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
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