§ 25. Mr. BattleTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what discussions he has had about the future of A-levels; and if he will make a statement.
§ 54. Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what discussions he has had about the future of A-levels; and if he will make a statement.
§ 59. Mr. RogersTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what discussions he has had about the future of A-levels; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. RumboldI refer the hon. Members to the reply that my right hon. Friend gave on 28 November to my hon. Friend the Member for Battersea (Mr. Bowis) at column181. In addition my right hon. Friend has asked the School Examinations and Assessment Council to develop general principles to govern A and AS examinations. The sixth form curriculum and the future of post-16 education generally, frequently arises in discussions with representatives of teachers' associations and others.