§ Mr. Powellasked the Secreatary of State for Northern Ireland what evidence he has received that the contents of the tests set under the revised transfer procedure, 538W which were taken in certain schools in Downpatrick on 7 November 1978, became known prematurely to pupils in other schools where the tests were not taken until 10 November; what instructions he has given in consequence regarding the results of those tests; and how the possibility of a recurrence will be excluded.
§ Mr. CarterNo evidence has been received that the contents of the comparability test papers in the revised transfer procedure were known prematurely by pupils in any schools in Northern Ireland. Discussions are taking place about the arrangements for transfer from primary to secondary education in 1980.