Whether it has powers in relation to the Scottish Qualifications Authority and what these powers are; whether it considers that its powers …

The Scottish Qualifications Authority was established under the Education (Scotland) Act 1996. The Act sets out the authority's functions and the powers which Scottish Ministers have in relation to SQA. As a Non-Departmental Public Body, the relationship between the SQA and Scottish Ministers is also set out in the authority's Management Statement and Financial Memorandum.Ministers' powers in relation to SQA will be considered in the light of the inquiries being undertaken by the Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Committee and the Education Committee of the Scottish Parliament; and by the Policy and Financial Management Review of the SQA being undertaken by the Scottish Executive.