HC Deb 16 December 1975 vol 902 cc542-3W
21. Mr. Sims

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he has had any discussions with the Schools Council about the introduction of a new grading system for the General Certificate of Education ordinary level examinations.

Miss Joan Lestor

The new grading system, which was used for the first time this year, was approved by the then Secretary of State in April 1974, on a recommendation from the Schools Council. The system is explained in the Department's Administrative Memorandum No. 5/75, a copy of which I am sending the hon. Member.

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