HC Deb 11 March 1943 vol 387 c884W
Sir R. Gower

asked the President of the Board of Education whether, in view of the number of nervous children, he will investigate the advantages of holding examinations concealed from the knowledge of children?

Mr. Butler

The suggestion of my hon. Friend presents practical difficulties. Examinations, as at present conducted, may have unfortunate effects on some children. This is being borne in mind in the consideration at present being given to the future of examinations in grant-aided schools.