HC Deb 18 May 1982 vol 24 c94W
37. Mr. Greenway

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement on the composition of the controlling bodies for the new schools examination and curriculum bodies.

Sir Keith Joseph

The Government's proposals to establish an Examinations Council and a School Curriculum Development Council are the subject of discussion with the local authority associations and other interested bodies. At this stage I have nothing to add to the statement I made to the House on 22 April.

38. Mr. Christopher Price

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what he estimates to be the cost to public funds of the new examination and curricular bodies he is proposing; and how this cast compares with that of the Schools Council.

Sir Keith Joseph

These proposals are the subject of discussion with the local authority associations and other interested bodies, and it would be premature to estimate the likely cost to public funds at this stage. The replacement of one large and complex organisation by two smaller bodies is intended to lead in due course to significant savings.