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I will cease to be generous and kind, Mr Deputy Speaker. My right hon. Friend makes an important point.

I had expected the hon. Lady to intervene just a moment ago, and the hon.

I thank the hon. Gentleman for raising that point. He references back to my correspondence and direction of 31 March.

All Members will remember—I think the hon.

If the hon. Lady will allow me to make some progress, I am sure I will make time for her to share her views and opinions.

It is recognised on both sides of the House, I think, that children in years 11 and 13 are among those who have suffered the most severe dis

Ofqual, quite understandably, suggested that exams were the best system of assessment.

The House is aware that, earlier this year, the Government took the difficult decision to close schools and colleges and cancel the summer e

I thank the hon. Gentleman for raising that important point.

We have always believed that exams are the best form of assessment, but it was not possible to run exams in May or June, so we had to come u