HC Deb 28 October 1986 vol 103 c92W
11. Mr. Barron

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what advice he has given in reply to representations from the Wales Comprehensive Parents' Association about the introduction of the general certificate of secondary education; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Rumbold

The letter from the Wales Comprehensive School Parents' Association was received last May. The Department's reply set out the support which has been given to the GCSE both to provide books and equipment and for the programme of preparation for teachers.

27. Mr. Spencer

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what recent representations he has received on the introduction of the general certificate of secondary education syllabus.

Mrs. Rumbold

My right hon. Friend has received some 150 letter about the introduction of the GCSE since the beginning of September. Ministers have also recently met representatives of the National Association of Head Teachers and my right hon. Friend hopes to meet representatives of the Secondary Heads Association next month.