HC Deb 17 February 1986 vol 92 c14W
Mr. Janner

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science which local education authorities have now requested a postponement of the introduction of GCSE examinations.

Mr. Chris Patten

Six local education authorities have requested postponement of the introduction of the GCSE: Cambridgeshire; Derbyshire; Hertfordshire; Leicestershire; Norfolk and Northamptonshire. On 6 February my right hon. Friend confirmed that the introduction of the GCSE will proceed in accord with the timetable set and that he has no intention of postponing it.