Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Damian Collins and Dominic Raab

Monday 10th February 2014 Commons Chamber

[Damian Collins (Folkestone and Hythe) (Con)]

1. What his policy is on the length of the school day; and if he will make a statement.

[Mr Dominic Raab (Esher and Walton) (Con)]

16. What plans he has to extend the school day.

[The Secretary of State for Education (Michael Gove)]

I would like to see state schools offer a school day that is nine or even 10 hours long, enabling schools to provide character building, extra-curricular activities and homework sessions. I look forward to working with schools to ensure that they have access to the resources necessary to provide these activities.