Adjournment debate on Wednesday, 25 June 2014, in the House of Commons, led by Bob Russell. The answering member was Edward Timpson.

History Curriculum: North American War, 1812-14

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Type: Parliamentary proceeding
Reference: 583 cc88-96WH
Session: 2014-15
Department: Department for Education
Chamber / Committee: Westminster Hall
Proceeding contributions: Bob Russell | 583 cc88-91WH (Link to this contribution)
Until June last year I had no knowledge of the North American war of 1812-14. Britain’s education...; Edward Timpson | 583 cc91-3WH (Link to this contribution)
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Howarth.
“Just imagine foreign troops...; Bob Russell | 583 c93WH (Link to this contribution)
Pupils are being taught about the two great European battles of 1805 and 1815, but those occurred...; Edward Timpson | 583 cc93-4WH (Link to this contribution)
One reason why we reviewed and changed many aspects of the national curriculum is that too often,...; Bob Russell | 583 c94WH (Link to this contribution)
I do not think there will be any celebrations, but I am hoping that there will be a commemoration...; Edward Timpson | 583 cc94-5WH (Link to this contribution)
We can argue about how we go about recognising such events. Sometimes they are termed a celebrati...
Subjects: Curriculum Armed conflict Canada History USA English Civil War
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