§ 16. Mr. TurnerTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what proposals he is considering for the reform of qualifications for 16 to 19-year-olds.
§ Mr. EggarMy right hon. and learned Friend is considering advice from the School Examinations and Assessment Council on proposals for new general principles to govern A-level and AS syllabuses. The National Council for Vocational Qualifications is reforming vocational qualifications. We want many more young people to take the vocational route to higher qualifications and better jobs.