§ Mr. PawseyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what information is provided in the syllabus to students at teacher training colleges on IQ or mental tests for children.
§ Mr. FallonThe Secretary of State's criteria for the approval of courses of initial teacher training state
on completion of their course students should have developed skills in the evaluation and recording of pupil performance, including in particular the testing and assessment requirements related to the National Curriculum and, where relevant, the preparation of pupils for public examinations.