HC Deb 01 April 1980 vol 982 cc161-2W
16. Mr. van Straubenzee

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what further response he has received over his proposals for a single system of examination at 16-plus; and when detailed discussions on these proposals will commence.

Mr. Mark Carlisle

The examining boards, the Schools Council and the local authority associations have agreed to dis- cuss the implementation of the Government's proposals. Initial meetings with the examining boards have already taken place.

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