Written question asked by Sandra Gidley (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 29 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 December 2004. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Thursday, 2 December 2004 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, what plans he has to increase the number of students studying science and technology subjects at A level. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Sandra Gidley: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what plans he has to increase the number of students studying science and technology subjects at A level. [201244] Dr. Howells: The Government's 10 Year Investment Framework for Science and Innovation outlined our plans to enthuse more students to achieve in science and technology and study these subjects at A level. We said we would improve science teaching, addressing recruitment of science teachers and providing access to continuing professional development. Through the new Programme of Study for science at Key Stage 4, we are ensuring the science taught in schools inspires learners to pursue further study.

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