HC Deb 27 November 1980 vol 994 cc177-8W
Dr. John Cunningham

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received about the effect of social security provisions on the number of candidates who take certificate of secondary education examinations; what replies he has sent; and if he will make a statement.

Committee. The results of these exercises will provide stastistical comparisons with the academic year 1979–80, but any differences observed may not be due solely to the effect of the revised fees.