Written question asked by Baroness Browning (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 November 1998. It was answered by Charles Clarke (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 November 1998 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what plans he has to include home economics in mainstream education.

Answer: Mrs. Browning: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what plans he has to include home economics in mainstream education. [58962] Mr. Charles Clarke: Home economics issues are already covered by the National Curriculum. Food and textiles are, for example, covered by National Curriculum design and technology. Further home economics elements are addressed by other National Curriculum subjects. Diet and nutrition are covered by National Curriculum science and budgeting by National Curriculum mathematics. The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority is currently reviewing the National Curriculum. Proposed changes will be submitted to the Secretary of State in the spring of next year. There will follow a full consultation on agreed proposals.

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