§ Sir William van Straubenzeeasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he expects to make an announcement about the chairmanship of the proposed Examinations Council.
§ Sir Keith JosephMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales and I are glad to announce that Dr. W. H. Cockcroft has accepted the offer of appointment as chairman and chief executive of the examinations council. It is hoped that the new body will be established early in 1983. The names of its members will be announced as soon as possible.