HC Deb 12 December 1963 vol 686 c112W
Mr. Boyden

asked the Minister of Education what is the estimated annual cost of each Board for the Certificate of Secondary Education.

Sir E. Boyle

The annual cost of the Certificate of Secondary Education examining boards will vary according to the size and policies of each board. The information so far available suggests that in 1965–66 the average cost per board may be of the order of £40,000.