Statement on the future of the National Curriculum

Shadow Secretary of State for Education, Stephen Twigg, responded to the statement on behalf of the Opposition.

• Watch Parliament TV: Statement on the National Curriculum
• Read Commons Hansard: Statement on the National Curriculum
• Read current Parliamentary material in Topics: Schools

Oral statements

Oral statements are made after Question Time (or at 11am on a Friday) and after any Urgent Questions.

Statements normally relate to matters of policy or government actions. At the end of a statement, MPs can respond or question the government minister on its contents.

• About Parliament: Ministerial statements

Watching proceedings from the public gallery

UK residents and overseas visitors can watch proceedings in the House of Commons by visiting the public gallery.

• How to attend a debate in the Chamber or in Westminster Hall

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