HC Deb 10 May 1967 vol 746 cc217-8W
Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware that the Higher Mathematics Leaving Certificate examination paper this year contained a problem which was incapable of solution; and if he will consult the Examination Board regarding the desirability of providing facilities for those who fail this particular examination to sit another paper before the end of the school session.

Mr. Monro

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will ensure that all students who fail the May examination for the Scottish Certificate of Higher Education in Mathematics will be given the opportunity to resit the examination so that they are not penalised by a printing error in the original paper.

Mr. Ross

The Scottish Certificate of Education Examination Board is responsible for the conduct of the examination. I understand that the Board is meeting on 15th May when this year's Higher Mathematics paper will be discussed. I have asked the Board to tell me what it decides to do and I will then write to the hon. Members. I am confident that the Board will do its utmost to ensure that pupils are not penalised in any way by the error in the paper.