Written question asked by Damian Green (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 28 March 2003. It was answered by David Miliband (Labour) on Friday, 28 March 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 target each of the (a) Edexcel, (b) OCR and (c) AQA exam boards has set for the recruitment of examination markers for 2003; and what progress each exam board has made towards its target.

Answer: Mr. Damian Green: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what target each of the (a) Edexcel, (b) OCR and (c) AQA exam boards has set for the recruitment of examination markers for 2003; and what progress each exam board has made towards its target. [104840] Mr. Miliband: The recruitment process is being overseen by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. Awarding bodies have been working to recruit the number of markers they anticipate will be needed to deal effectively with the likely number of entries for the summer examinations. The closing date for entries for the summer 2003 examinations was 21 March. By mid April, Edexcel, OCR and AQA will know whether they have recruited the necessary number of markers or whether they need to take further action in particular subjects. Last December we announced that we were making an additional 6 million available to QCA to ensure that the 2003 examinations are delivered accurately and effectively, with particular attention paid to ensuring that there are sufficient examiners.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 104840; 402 c429-31W;402 c431W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Assessments Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Standards AQA Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations Edexcel
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