§ Mr. NellistTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether agencies associated with publishers are eligible to tender for the development, piloting and writing of tests for 14-year-olds in history and geography at key stage 3 as advertised by the Schools Examinations Assessment Council; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EggarAny competent agency may tender for this work, including agencies associated with publishers. The tests, which form part of the statutory assessment arrangements, will however be published on behalf of the Secretary of State by HMSO.