To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families when he last (a) met and (b) spoke to Mr. Ken Boston of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) about the QCA's work; and if he will make a statement. (245705)

The Secretary of State last met Dr. Ken Boston on 2 June 2008, in a meeting also attended by Sir Anthony Greener, former chair of QCA.

As Minister responsible for QCA, I have met and spoken to Dr. Boston on a number of subsequent occasions since that meeting.