Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 May 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 June 2000. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Monday, 5 June 2000 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, if the textbook entitled, Minds and Machines-Britain 1750-1900, published by Longman, is an approved text for Key Stage 3 of the National Curriculum.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if the textbook entitled Minds and Machines--Britain 1750-1900, published by Longman, is an approved text for Key Stage 3 of the National Curriculum. [122348] Jacqui Smith: It has always been for governing bodies and teachers to decide which books best meet the requirements of the National Curriculum in their school. In history at Key Stage 3, the curriculum requires the study of Britain 1750-1900 including how worldwide expansion, industrialisation and political developments combined to shape modern Britain.

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