asked the Minister for Education if it is his intention to set up the curriculum development council which was promised in the 1980 white paper on education.

I am in agreement with the proposal for the establishment of a curriculum development council as set out in the White Paper on Educational Development. In connection with the question of proceeding with its implementation I consider that I should also take into account the submissions which I shall have received on the question of the establishment of an Independent Curriculum and Examinations Board.

Question No. 277 postponed.