The skills tests for teachers have been vigorously supported by many politicians and newspaper pundits. They are clearly a great idea and as such I feel they should be extended to cover other important groups in society. Parliamentarians and editors clearly need to have a grasp of both language and data if they are to be trusted. They should take the tests, and do the honourable thing if they fail.
Andy Stacey
Mill Hill school,
Ripley,
Derbyshire
