§ Mr. Budgenasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he is concerned about the examination performance of children in comprehensive schools.
§ Miss Joan LestorMy right hon. Friend is interested in all aspects of children's performance at school, including their examination results. In the recent period of change to comprehensive schools there has been an increase in examination successes.
§ Mr. Mayhewasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement on the proposed common examination at 16 plus.
§ Miss Joan LestorIt is expected that the Schools Council, which advises my right hon. Friend on matters of examinations policy, will put before him this summer proposals for a common system of examining at 16-plus to replace the present GCE O-level and CSE examinations. My right hon. Friend will then consider the proposals. The decision whether to adopt them will rest with him.