§ Mr. Gristasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she will list separately, for each of the past two years, the number of entrants in England for GCO O level in each modern language and the number and percentage who passed at grade C or better.
§ Miss Margaret JacksonI regret that information is not available in the form requested. However, the number of entrants to the English GCE boards' summer examinations in modern languages at O level and the numbers and percentages who passed at grade C or better in 1976 and 1977 are given below. The figures include entrants from schools, further education establishments, privately entered candidates, and overseas candidates.
§ Mr. OakesThe Council of Local Education Authorities' review was conducted by a working party set up for the purpose. I understand that the working party's report was presented to the council on 15 January and will be formally submitted to my right hon. Friend very shortly.