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Written question asked by James Pawsey (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 July 1991. It was answered by Lord Clarke of Nottingham (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 July 1991 on behalf of the Department of Education and Science.


Untitled Written question

Question
Statement on the future of GCSE in physics, chemistry and biology when the national curriculum for science applies to 14 to 16 year olds from 1992. - Inc fact that DES & WO are today publishing statutory proposal for regulations under section 17 of Education Reform Act 1988 to allow schools to continue to offer courses in separate sciences to pupils starting GCSE courses in 1991. Copies of published proposals have been placed in Library. (Dep 7277)

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
195 c269-70W;195 c267-8W
Session
1990-91
Subjects
Curriculum Chemistry Education Secondary education Science GCSE Biology Physics Statutory instruments