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Written question asked by Nick Gibb (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 December 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 December 2008. It was answered by Lord Knight of Weymouth (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 January 2009 on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.


National Assessment Agency

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families which Minister approved the decision to establish the National Assessment Agency as a division of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority; and when that decision was taken.
Answer

The former Secretary of State for Education and Skills, my right hon. Friend the Member for Norwich, South (Mr. Clarke) announced to Parliament on 17 November 2003, Official Report, column 25WS, that the QCA was proposing to establish the National Assessment Agency.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
486 c654W; 245827
Session
2008-09
Subjects
National Assessment Agency
Link
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