§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is his latest estimate of the cost of his plans to oversee national curriculum tests in schools and provide for their external marking.
§ Mr. RichardsThe precise requirements for 1995–96 have still to be determined by the Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales. The latest estimate to meet the assessment needs in Wales to cover test development and distribution, guidance to teachers and external marking is in the order of £4.5 million to £5 million.