§ 5. Mr. Alex Carlileasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on the progress towards the implementation of the GCSE examination in comprehensive schools in Wales.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsPreparation for the introduction of the GCSE is well on course in Wales. We have made significant resources available for the special programme of teacher training, and have offered local education authorities funds to supplement the secondary school capitation allowance during the first two years of the new examination courses.