(13 years, 4 months ago)
Lords Chamber
    
        
    
    
    
    
    
        
        
        
            Lord Quirk 
        
    
        
    
        Given the centrality of English in the whole of education, is the Minister aware that many in the profession are delighted with the steps taken to create a key stages 1 and 2 curriculum that meets our present and future needs? Can he therefore assure us that the Government will do their utmost to ensure the enthusiasm and competence of the teaching body to deliver this most promising curriculum?