§ 57. Mr. Anthony CoombsTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what steps he is taking to ensure that employers understand the changes inherent in the new GCSE and their implications for educational standards.
§ Mrs. RumboldMy Department has conducted a major campaign over the last year to inform employers about GCSE and the contribution the new examination will make to the Government's policies for raising educational standards.
§ 60. Mr. MadelTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement on the arrangements that have been made for the marking of GCSE papers this summer.
§ Mrs. RumboldThe GCSE examining groups are responsible for marking GCSE examination papers and for awarding GCSE grades in a manner consistent with the GCSE national criteria. The Secondary Examinations Council and Her Majesty's Inspectorate will be attending a selection of the group's meetings concerned with the awarding of GCSE grades.