P171 CEEFAX 131 Thu 97 Aug 19:9 /4 -}l4|l4|, ]-n2n2 &j5,j5j5O| ppdppppp -O.%/.)/, POLITICS HENLEY DISMISSES A-LEVEL ALLEGATIONS Education minister Lord Henley has rejected claims that A-levels have become too easy. Lord Henley said this year's exam papers were just as demanding as those of 2p or 30 years ago. See 111 Teachers and examiners insist standards are rigorously maintained and say the improvement is dui to hard work bz pupils and teachers. Despbtch 191 However, Shadow Education Secretary David Blunkjtt sbid the Government was falling short of its target of 60% getting two A-levels by the year 2X00. -,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Next News Politics Paul'mint SportP171 CJEFAX 171 Thu 17 Aug 19:23/35 1/4 NEWSROUND FROM CEEFAX TELL THE NATION WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND! This is your section. Wj want you to fill BACKCHAT's pages with your views on the news, issues or just about anything - serious or light-hearted. Leave your comment on our 24-hour BACKCHAT line 0181-576 9470 or write to BACKCHAT, Newsround/Cjefax, Room 7013, BBC TV Centre, London W12 7RJ. Keep your comments short and snappy (maximum 40 words) and leave your name, age and address. Wj can only screen a selection of your comments. ASS PERMISSION TO USE THE PHONE NEW BACKCHAT FAX NO: 0181-749 6734 Datefile Contacts PP Info Rjpts A-LP171 CJEFAX 171 Thu 17 Aug 19:12/00 2/4 NEWSROUND FROM CEEFAX For those who don't believe in the Beast of Bodmin Moore - there are an estimated 5,000 badgers on the Moore and they are njvjr seen, so how can you expect to spot one black panther? Michael (16), London. What is so significant about 50 years after the 2nd World War. Why don't we remjmbjr 48 and 49 years properly? Pastie (15), Edinburgh. Maybe there is rivalry between Oasis and Blur, but I think it is really played upon bz the record companies to increase sales Lucy (18), Belfast. MORE OF Y UR COMMENTS HERE TOMORROW Datefili Contacts PP Info Rjpts A-LP171 CJEFAX 171 Thu 17 Aug 19:14/45 3/4 NEWSROUND FROM CEEFAX Wj should forget about the 2nd World Wbr and concentrate on the present war in Bosnia and Croatia ? (14) Birmingham. Wj were wrong to drop the atom bomb but we were not wrong to fight against evil Neeraj (16), Oxford. Reply to Nathan (16/8)- at least Boy Zone and Blur sing songs that the majority of the population understand, unlike this Jungle clap-trap which is totally incomprehensible Amanda (17), Annie Ljnnox is the greatest pop queen Sam (17), Nottingham. MORE OF Y U5 COMMENTS HERE TOMORROW Datefili Contacts PP Info Rjpts A-LP171 CJJFAX 171 Thu 17 Aug 19:13/10 4/4 NEWSROUND FROM CEEFAX I agree with Nina (16/8) there is a lot of pressure on teenagers to bj thin But I don't think it matters what size you are. It is personality that really counts Julie (13), Strathclydj Colin from Neighbours is just the funniest man on TV. Long live Colin! Simon (17), Washington. How can the "Battle of the Bands bj called fair? Blur have released two versions of their single which are both selling at a chjapjr price. If things were really fair Oasis would bj the true winners! Afshjen (16), London MORE OF YOU5 COMMENTS HERE TOMORROW Datefile Contacts PP Info Rjpts A-L