HC Deb 21 May 1991 vol 191 c424W
20. Mr. David Martin

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is his policy towards the position of the A-level in the curriculum; and if he will make a statement.

21. Mr. Robert G. Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he has any plans to broaden the A-level examinations; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

As is clear from the White Paper, "Education and Training for the 21st Century", which we published yesterday, the Government remain committed to maintaining A-levels and the standards that they represent.