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Written question asked by Lord Willis of Knaresborough (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 18 April 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 April 2002. It was answered by Ivan Lewis (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 April 2002 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.


Dept for Education and Skills

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, pursuant to her answer of 10th April, 383 c155W, if she will publish the guidelines she issues to support teachers regarding the teaching of creationism within the science curriculum; and if she will make a statement. - There are no published guidelines for the teaching of creationalism within the science curriculum.
Answer

Mr. Willis: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, pursuant to her answer of 10 April 2002, Official Report, column 155W, if she will publish the guidelines she issues to support teachers regarding the teaching of creationism within the science curriculum; and if she will make a statement. [51925] Mr. Ivan Lewis: There are no published guidelines for the teaching of creationism within the science curriculum.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
51925; 384 c308W;384 c309W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Curriculum Schools Religion Evolution Theology Creationism
Link
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