Written question asked by Adrian Sanders (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 7 July 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 July 2003. It was answered by David Miliband (Labour) on Monday, 14 July 2003 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what measures he supports to ensure that those with learning disabilities are not disadvantaged within the examination system.

Answer: Mr. Sanders: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what measures he supports to ensure that those with learning disabilities are not disadvantaged within the examination system. [124754] Mr. Miliband: The Joint Council for General Qualifications (JCGQ) is responsible for determining the detailed regulations and guidance relating to candidates with particular requirements. We support special measures that help those candidates for whom the standard arrangements for the assessment of their attainment may present an unnecessary barrier, where such measures do not affect the validity of the assessment.

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