To ask the Minister of Education what actions he will take to reform the current arrangements for transfer tests.

Whilst my Department has no role in the operation or administration of the current transfer tests, I would of course wish to see a transfer test process that is as accessible and straightforward as possible for children and parents. It clearly makes sense to try to avoid pupils being put through two systems, leading to five individual exams. I understand that our selective schools are working together to examine options for a single system and this is a matter I hope to pursue further over the coming months.