Clause 83 - Establishment of the national curriculum for england by order
Education Bill
6:30 pm
Mr Ivan Lewis (Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Education and Skills; Bury South, Labour)
I have clarified my assurance to my hon. Friend the Member for Don Valley. Ministers are willing to consider the issue before the Bill is passed, although our position is outlined in the clause. My hon. Friend raised a legitimate issue, and Opposition Members tabled several legitimate amendments. The Government are willing to reflect on whether we should maintain the status quo, or whether the status quo is illegitimate and unacceptable.
Question put and agreed to.
Clause 83 ordered to stand part of the Bill.
Clauses 84, 104 and 105 ordered to stand part of the Bill.