Exam papers draw a blank

6th June 2003, 1:00am

IT is comforting to know that the standard of teaching in schools continues to rise, as indicated on the reverse of recent examination papers.

The last page on the GCSE papers states: “Blank Page. There are no questions on this page” - whereas the back page of the A-level papers states: “Blank Page” only.

Gordon Beastall

26 Carrs Meadow Withernsea East Yorkshire

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