Written question asked by Lord Willis of Knaresborough (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 15 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 December 2000. It was answered by Baroness Morris of Yardley (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 December 2000 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what the cost was of the implementation of the ITT skills tests in numeracy, literacy and ICT; and if he will make statement. - Inc figure.

Answer: Mr. Willis: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what the cost was of the implementation of the ITT skills tests in numeracy, literacy and ICT; and if he will make statement. [143634] Ms Estelle Morris: The cost of the introduction of the ITT numeracy skills tests in summer 2000, and development work on the computerised ITT skills tests in numeracy, literacy and ICT for introduction in 2001 thus far, is £2.45 million. This will ensure that all new teachers have the necessary knowledge and skills in these key areas.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 360 c233W; 143634
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Assessments Software Costs ICT Standards Teachers Training Literacy Basic skills Numeracy
Contains statistics: Yes
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