HC Deb 16 December 2002 vol 396 c549W
Mr. Dodds

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans he has for the system to replace the 11 plus examination in Northern Ireland. [79421]

Jane Kennedy

No decisions have been taken about new transfer arrangements. In the responses to consultation a range of suggestions were made for future post-primary arrangements and my officials will be discussing these with our education partners and representatives of parents over the coming weeks. My aim is to develop a modern and fair education system which addresses the weaknesses of our current arrangements and enables all children to fulfil their potential.