To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families (1) what representations he has received on changes to announced dates for Key Stage 2 standard assessment tests; and if he will make a statement; (281909)

The Government have accepted the recommendation of the Expert Group on Assessment that the National Curriculum Key Stage 2 tests should be administered in the middle of June, rather than in May. This change will be introduced as soon as is practicable.

The dates of the 2010 tests will be confirmed to schools before the end of the summer term 2009. Arrangements for future years will be announced in due course.